iPad Warranty Check
Free iPad warranty and AppleCare coverage check. Enter your iPad serial number or IMEI (cellular models) to see warranty expiry, AppleCare+ status, and repair eligibility for any iPad Pro, Air, mini, or standard model.
Dial *#06# on the handset to display its IMEI.
This check runs against a live device database. Create a free account to run it.
Takes a moment, and your results are saved to your account.
iPad Warranty Explained
Every iPad ships with Apple's one-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The warranty covers the iPad itself, the battery (if it falls below 80% capacity due to defect), the charging cable, and the power adapter — for one full year from the original retail purchase date.
AppleCare+ for iPad extends standard coverage with up to 2 additional years of hardware protection plus accidental damage coverage — particularly valuable for a device designed to be carried, shared, and used near liquids. AppleCare+ covers two incidents of accidental damage every twelve months, each subject to a service fee ($49 for screen damage, $99 for other damage on most models).
Our check confirms your exact iPad model, the original purchase date, the standard warranty expiry date, and whether AppleCare+ is active. This is essential when buying refurbished or second-hand iPads — you can verify the seller's warranty claims before parting with money.
Supported iPad Models
Tip: Find the serial number in Settings → General → About. On cellular iPads you can also use the IMEI (dial nothing — open the same screen to see it). On Wi-Fi only iPads, the serial is the only identifier.
Warranty Coverage by Plan
Apple offers three protection tiers for iPad. Knowing which one your device has determines what's covered, what's excluded, and what each repair will cost.
- ✓Manufacturing defects
- ✓Battery (≥80% capacity)
- ✓Included accessories
- ✓90-day phone support
Free, automatic with every iPad. Does not cover accidental damage.
- ✓All standard warranty terms
- ✓Up to 2 accidents per 12 months
- ✓Battery service if <80%
- ✓24/7 priority Apple support
Service fee per incident applies. Available within 60 days of iPad purchase.
- ✓All AppleCare+ benefits
- ✓Up to 2 theft/loss claims per year
- ✓Find My must be active
- ✓Available US only
Higher monthly premium. Replacement device fee applies on each claim.
Buying a Second-hand iPad
Before you pay for a used iPad, run three checks: warranty, activation lock, and blacklist. Sellers often claim AppleCare+ coverage that has already expired, or list iPads that are still iCloud-locked to the previous owner — making the device unusable.
Use this iPad warranty checker to confirm coverage, then run an iCloud / Find My check to verify the device is fully signed out, and a lost & stolen database check to make sure it isn't reported as stolen. Together these three checks take under a minute and protect you from the most common iPad resale scams.
Out-of-Warranty Repair Costs
Once your iPad is out of warranty and without AppleCare+, Apple charges a flat-rate "service" fee for hardware repairs. Typical out-of-warranty pricing (US, 2026): screen replacement on a current-generation iPad ranges from $199 (iPad mini) to $849 (12.9" iPad Pro). Battery service is around $99–$179 depending on model.
Apple-authorised independent repair providers can sometimes offer lower prices for the same genuine parts. Third-party non-authorised repairs are cheaper still but will void the warranty on the components touched and may break Face ID, True Tone, or Apple Pencil features.