With
the advanced wonders that Apple products offer comes the realization
that they make it almost impossible to alter or repair anything on your
own. Since an iPad’s battery life is less than that of the lifespan of
an average housefly, the ability to replace the battery from the comfort
of your own home is a huge savings in both money and time.
Your
one-year warranty from Apple includes replacement coverage for a
defective battery. You can extend your coverage to two years from the
date of your iPad purchase with the AppleCare Protection Plan. During
the plan’s coverage period, Apple will replace the battery if it drops
below 50% of its original capacity. If it is out of warranty, Apple
offers a battery replacement for $99, plus $6.95 for shipping. This
replacement can take several weeks from the time you send it in to the
time you get it back.For around $20, you can purchase a replacement battery online and do the job yourself. A caveat: doing so will void your Apple warranty and any damage that you do probably cannot be fixed. If
