iPad Air Screen Replacement: What are my options?

With its thin, lightweight design, those on-the-go quickly adopted the iPad Air. With the ability to easily tote the tablet from point A to point B, it’s no wonder the Apple iPad Air is prone to wear and tear, especially cracked screens. If a shattered screen is preventing you from enjoying all the great features your iPad Air has to offer, you’ve come to the right place! CPR is here to offer you everything from tips to prevent screen damage to a step-by-step iPad Air screen replacement guide.

Tips to Prevent iPad Air Screen Damage

Whether you own the original iPad Air, iPair Air 2, or the third or fourth generation, the best way to prevent iPad Air screen damage is to be proactive. Protecting your iPad Air is inexpensive and easy with accessories such as cases, tempered glass, and sleeves. Learn more about protection for your iPad Air below.

• iPad Air Cases: There are a number of durable iPad Air cases on the market that can prevent cracked screens and broken LCD on your iPad. Be sure to look for a case that is dust, water, and shock-resistant. The experts at CPR recommend iPad Air cases by Speck, OtterBox, UAG, and LifeProof.
• Tempered Glass: Tempered glass screen protectors are a simple, affordable way to protect your iPad Air display from cracks and scratches. Contact a CPR near you for a quick, InvisibleShield tempered glass installation or replacement. As an InvisibleShield Authorized Installation and Warranty Center, we can handle all of your warranty replacement needs.

By equipping your tablet with the necessary protection, you can significantly reduce your chances of needing an iPad Air screen replacement.

How to Troubleshoot a Broken iPad Air Screen

Unfortunately, the only solution to fixing a cracked iPad Air display is replacing the screen, but if your screen is causing other issues like glitching, flickering, or going completely blank, try the following troubleshooting tips in an effort to remediate the issue.

Blank Screen Issue on 3rd Generation of iPad Air

If your iPad Air flickers and then goes entirely blank, it may be impacted by a well-known issue that affected a limited number of 3rd generation iPad Air devices. Fortunately, Apple has put together a service program to fix impacted tablets free of charge. Contact Apple Support for details on this problem if you think your tablet may be affected.

Cracked iPad Screen Protector

It’s extremely common for customers to visit CPR thinking that their iPad Air screen is shattered, when in fact, it’s just their screen protector. Before taking your iPad in for repair, be sure to try removing the screen protector in the off chance that the tempered glass is cracked rather than your tablet’s display.

Flickering iPad Screen

If your iPad screen is flickering, several things could be causing the issue. To begin, try restarting your iPad and checking for software updates. If these steps don’t work, take note if the flickering occurs when using a specific app. If it is, the app may have a bug, need to be updated, or simply require a force quit.

iPad Air Screen Repair Costs

iPad Air screen repairs can be an expensive, timely service. Weigh your options to ensure you decide on the service with the best price and fastest service. The cost will vary significantly based on which generation of iPad Air you own, where you go for repair, and the quality of the replacement screen.

If you have Apple Care on your tablet, contact Apple Support for information on screen replacements. Unfortunately, getting your screen replaced through Apple typically requires you to ship your tablet to their repair center, which leaves you without your device for at least several days.

Alternatively, you can visit a local iPad repair shop like CPR Cell Phone Repair. With hundreds of locations worldwide, there’s bound to be a store near you. At CPR, we specialize in screen replacement on a wide variety of Apple phones and tablets, enabling us to turn around most iPad Air repairs the same day they’re brought in. For a free quote on your iPad Air screen repair, call or visit your nearest store or submit a quote request online.