iPad Repair

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Apple folks...

It finally happened, the screen cracked on my old iPad 3. I've got two questions: I can't even enter the security code because the touchscreen is cracked. Is there any way to retrieve the data without having to fix the screen first? Can you still sync it?

I called CPR @ UoT and they want $100 to replace the glass. I'd rather spend the $100 towards a faster model than drop it into an old, under-performing iPad. Do you guys know anyone that will repair ipads for cheaper or should I just take a chance at repairing it myself?
 
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Everything on there should be backed up to your cloud already. When's the last time you did a backup?
 
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I don't know if you have the ability but my son 15 yo at the time replaced his own screen on his phone for like $20. He bought a kit off Amazon and followed a YouTube video instructional. If you could do that you could salvage your data and then sell the old one an recoupe your $20. Come to think of it, wouldn't an iPad bring $100 so you could recoup the $100 from having it professionally done?
 
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You should be able to connect it to iTunes on your computer and pull a back up. Assuming you have connected it before. Other wise you may need to unlock it.

Then when you get a new iPad just connect it and to iTunes and restore from the back up.

I think the 9.7 iPad (not the Pro) is down to like $349 now.
 
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Everything should be in iCloud. Buy a new one, log in, and everything should be there.

Then, take the old one and shoot it. That's what I did with my 08 MacBook Air. It was quite fun.
 
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Coug is having it rough between his weed eater and iPad....
 
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Well, after some finagling I was able to actually log in and upload the photos I had on it to the cloud. I guess the few games I played should be backed up on Game Center, right? I read some info about replacing the screen. Most reviews I read about the replacement screens say you're likely to get a generic replacement screen as opposed to actual OEM glass.
 
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Coug said:
Apple folks...

It finally happened, the screen cracked on my old iPad 3. I've got two questions: I can't even enter the security code because the touchscreen is cracked. Is there any way to retrieve the data without having to fix the screen first? Can you still sync it?

I called CPR @ UoT and they want $100 to replace the glass. I'd rather spend the $100 towards a faster model than drop it into an old, under-performing iPad. Do you guys know anyone that will repair ipads for cheaper or should I just take a chance at repairing it myself?
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Just buy a new one and recover your last backup.
 
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When you get a new one, go to Apple.com...Store...Refurbished. I get all my Apple stuff there and save 15-20%. Same one year warranty as retail box and you can buy Apple Care to extend if you want.
 
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VolMax said:
When you get a new one, go to Apple.com...Store...Refurbished. I get all my Apple stuff there and save 15-20%. Same one year warranty as retail box and you can buy Apple Care to extend if you want.
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Its such a great place. There's literally no reason to not buy an Apple refurb if they have the model you want and you want to go direct from Apple.
 
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VolMax said:
When you get a new one, go to Apple.com...Store...Refurbished. I get all my Apple stuff there and save 15-20%. Same one year warranty as retail box and you can buy Apple Care to extend if you want.
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Second this.
 
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It's new but it's the old model. I'm sure it will suit your needs
 
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SDV said:
It's new but it's the old model. I'm sure it will suit your needs
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Seconded!


I'm still rocking an iPad 2. It's pretty slow but I barely use it outside of reading some books.... (ok comic books) and I occasionally stream movies to the ATV from it.... and some kid friendly apps for my kids.

I really want a new 10.5 iPad Pro with the pencil. IOS11 makes it much more MacOS-like so I could actually some work on it.
 
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Coug said:
Fair point. I'd prefer 64GB over the 32GB though and that pushes it to $379.

How much would you guys spend on a used(in good condition) iPad Air(A1475) with 64GB of memory?
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Check the averages on Swappa. That will give you a good ball park.
 
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