14 DAY TRIAL // The M1-powered iPad Pro is the new cool kid on the block, and this makes perfect sense given the marketing effort Apple has put into Apple Silicon overall.
And the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro is obviously receiving quite a lot of attention these days, though the latest tidbit confirmed by Apple itself might take some people by surprise.
More specifically, Apple has revealed the pricing for the new M1-powered iPad Pro servicing in case the device ends up broken down, and as it turns out, it costs quite a lot to fix it.
For example, Apple says that whoever has AppleCare+ can fix a broken 12.9-inch iPad Pro for just $49. But the surprise is the out of warranty service fee, as Apple charges owners of this iPad model no less than $699 to repair the device.
Worth knowing, however, is that all these prices include screen repairs, and we all know the display is one of the most expensive components in the first place.
Hefty prices
If the repairs are covered by the warranty, all repairs are free, but on the other hand, you’re going to spend a small fortune if the warranty already expired.
According to Apple, if the iPad screen is broken accidentally or receives other damage caused by unauthorized modifications, then the device wouldn’t be eligible for warranty servicing.
So on the other hand, these hefty prices clearly show it’s a good idea to get AppleCare+, and this is probably the whole idea behind this approach.
“Every iPad comes with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. AppleCare+ extends your iPad, Apple Pencil, and Apple‑branded iPad keyboard coverage and includes up to two incidents of accidental damage protection every 12 months. Each incident is subject to a service fee of $49 for iPad and $29 for Apple Pencil or Apple‑branded iPad keyboard, plus applicable tax. In addition, you’ll get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone,” Apple explains.