How to fix glitching screen on iPad 4th generation after drop?

I have a iPad generation 4 and about 1 week ago my little sister drop it and now the screen has been glitching out of control and I can idk how to fix it, I’m broke and I need the most cost effective way to fix it someone please help.



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Posted on Nov 16, 2025 4:42 PM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2025 2:25 AM

Having been dropped, with the symptoms that you describe, your only option is repair. There are no shortcuts.


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.

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Nov 17, 2025 2:25 AM in response to SkyHyunjin

Having been dropped, with the symptoms that you describe, your only option is repair. There are no shortcuts.


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.

How to fix glitching screen on iPad 4th generation after drop?

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