Your iPad screen is broken and you need to get it fixed. However, you don’t know where to get it repaired or what your best options are. In this article, I’ll answer the question — where can I replace my iPad screen?
Where Can I Repair My iPad Screen?
When your iPad screen is damaged, cracked, or completely shattered, you generally have three repair options to choose from: Apple, a nearby iPad repair store, or DIY.
This article will walk you through each of these three options, highlighting the pros and cons of each so you can make the best choice when you have to replace your iPad screen.
The Apple Store
If your iPad is covered by AppleCare+, the Apple Store will probably be your cheapest repair option. You’ll only be charged $29 for a screen replacement at the Apple Store if your iPad is protected by AppleCare+. This $29 rate applies to current iPad models only — iPad Pro (M4 or later), iPad Air (M2 or later), iPad (A16), and iPad mini (A17 Pro). Older iPads with AppleCare+ fall under a $49 accidental damage fee instead. If your iPad isn’t covered by AppleCare+, you’re looking at a repair that can run from around $199 for an iPad mini up to $999 for a 13-inch iPad Pro depending on which iPad you have.
Another thing to consider is that Apple doesn’t service iPads that it has marked as obsolete — generally models discontinued more than seven years ago (the iPad mini 4 landed on that list in 2026). So, if you have an older iPad, Apple may not repair it for you.
Furthermore, if something else is broken or damaged, you’ll also have to get that part of your iPad repaired. So, if you dropped your iPad and its screened shattered, don’t be surprised if another part of your iPad broke as well. This isn’t uncommon, especially if your iPad screen shattered when you dropped it on a hard surface like a concrete sidewalk.
If you’re planning on getting your iPad’s screen replaced at the Apple Store, I highly recommend scheduling an appointment first. The Apple Store can get pretty busy during the day, and screen replacements can take awhile to complete, so you could wind up standing around all day if you don’t set up an appointment.
If you want to avoid a trip to the Genius Bar, Apple also has a mail-in repair service. The downside to Apple’s mail-in service is that you’ll be without your iPad for at least a few days, as Apple’s turnaround time is typically 3–5 days.
Nearby iPad Repair Stores
Another option you have when you need to replace your iPad screen is to head to a local iPad repair store. Local repair shops will generally offer lower rates than the Apple Store (if your iPad isn’t covered by AppleCare+), but you have to be careful before bringing your iPad in.
When you take your iPad into a local repair shop, you don’t know who is replacing your screen or what parts they are using. Most of the time, a local repair shop will use non-Apple parts, which completely voids your AppleCare+ warranty. So, if something goes wrong, there’s not really much you can do.
Generally, we don’t recommend having your iPad fixed at a nearby repair shop. If you think your local repair shop is your best option, make sure to check the company’s reviews first!
Replace The Screen Yourself
Another option you have is trying to replace your iPad screen yourself. However, unless you or a friend has first-hand experience fixing iPads or replacing screens, I don’t recommend trying to do it on your own.
Repairing an iPad requires a lot of dexterity and special toolkit that most people don’t have. The internal components of your iPad are quite small and intricate as well — if you put one thing out of place, you run the risk of completely breaking your iPad.
You can learn more about fixing your iPad’s screen on your own by checking out our article.
Moral of the story: unless you’re an expert, you probably shouldn’t try replacing your iPad screen on your own.
Screen Replacement Made Easy!
I hope this article helped answer the question, “where can I replace my iPad screen?” for you. You have some good repair options, so it’s ultimately up to you to choose the one that’s best for you. If you have any other iPad or screen replacement questions, feel free to leave a comment down below!
All the best,
