Ipad mini 6th generation water damage, how much to fix it?
It fell in a bucket of water! pulled it out and let it dry overnight, but now boots up partially and then goes black.
Is if fixable?
iPad mini 6, iPadOS 18
It fell in a bucket of water! pulled it out and let it dry overnight, but now boots up partially and then goes black.
Is if fixable?
iPad mini 6, iPadOS 18
Water and electronics do not make happy bedfellows. Your iPad is not designed to be water resistant. While it may survive being splashed with water if immediately dried, it will almost certainly suffer irreparable damage if submerged.
You would be best advised to take your iPad along to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to assess your iPad.
For practical purposes, in lieu of repairing and returning your own iPad, Apple usually exchange the iPad for a renewed/refurbished iPad of the same model and specification. The cost of the exchange is the same as would otherwise be charged for repair. Unless you have benefit of an active AppleCare plan, an out-of-warranty repair while expensive will be somewhat less than the cost of a replacement iPad.
As for out-of-warranty repair costs, Apple offers a fixed-price price repair. You can verify eligibility and cost for your region/country here:
iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support
If you have an active AppleCare+ plan, the cost of repair is reduced to a small excess/deductible fee.
Water and electronics do not make happy bedfellows. Your iPad is not designed to be water resistant. While it may survive being splashed with water if immediately dried, it will almost certainly suffer irreparable damage if submerged.
You would be best advised to take your iPad along to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to assess your iPad.
For practical purposes, in lieu of repairing and returning your own iPad, Apple usually exchange the iPad for a renewed/refurbished iPad of the same model and specification. The cost of the exchange is the same as would otherwise be charged for repair. Unless you have benefit of an active AppleCare plan, an out-of-warranty repair while expensive will be somewhat less than the cost of a replacement iPad.
As for out-of-warranty repair costs, Apple offers a fixed-price price repair. You can verify eligibility and cost for your region/country here:
iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support
If you have an active AppleCare+ plan, the cost of repair is reduced to a small excess/deductible fee.
Click on this link for information about 'iPad Service and Repair' --> iPad Repair and Service - Apple Support
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How much will it cost?
Use the “Get an Estimate” tool to review potential costs if you get service directly from Apple.
For instructions on how to get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service click here --> Prepare your iPhone or iPad for service - Apple Support
- "To protect your information and save time, follow these steps before you get service for your device."
Note that water damage is generally non-repairable.
Any “repair” will most likely be by replacement.
You’ll need this after you obtain any replacement:
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support
Ipad mini 6th generation water damage, how much to fix it?