Is It Still Possible to Get a genuine OEM Replacement screen for an iPad (not through Applecare)?

cannedhams on 23/03/2019 - 20:07

Ive had to replace the glass on one of the kid's iPads a couple of times now. Ive been using aftermarket screens and it appears they just arent as strong as the OEM screens. Its not yet known whether Apple used Gorilla glass but it does seem that they used aluminasilicate glass based on the fact that water beads on it:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2g9NNYcK9M

I dont really want to change it again unless its going to last. My understanding is that replacement screens prior to 2015 were usually OEM-equivalent (basically the same factories that make the Apple screens were churning out aftermarket screens during the night shift) but Apple clamped down on their suppliers and genuine spare parts have been hard to find since.

The only real screens floating around now are those salvaged from existing iPads, apparently:-

https://discdepotstandrews.co.uk/copy-iphone-screens-vs-orig…

Ive seen a couple of screen places claim to be able to install OEM screens for an additional fee (Ive been quoted $130 for an OEM screen replacement) but is it really the case that those screens are genuine? Seems unlikely to me.

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Comments

  • trustnoone on 23/03/2019 - 20:15

    Not sure what Applecare is, but if you want to pay Apple, you can put your info in here https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=psp&PRKEYS= and can see what the price is

    • cannedhams on 23/03/2019 - 21:55

      It would cost more than the replacement value of the iPad through Applecare.

  • Quantumcat on 23/03/2019 - 21:42
    +1

    Start using a case

    • cannedhams on 23/03/2019 - 21:54

      I have, thanks. One of the big chunky PVA ones, they manage to break the screen anyway.

  • WreckTangle on 24/03/2019 - 08:18

    Otterbox

    • cannedhams on 27/03/2019 - 07:42

      As previously indicated, I already have a case, thank you.

    • WreckTangle on 27/03/2019 - 18:59

      Yeah, but i doubt you’ll have any more screen breakages with an otterbox, worth ditching your current one

  • jimbobaus on 24/03/2019 - 18:48

    They use genuine glass.

    Scratch that… they appear to have gone out of business.

  • MikeKulls on 28/03/2019 - 10:09

    This is the cost of going with Apple. They always have tricks up their sleeve to get you to either pay a fortune to them or upgrade.

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