Replacing an iPad battery

[y_p_w]

Right now my kid's iPad 9th Gen is freaking out. Looks like the battery is bulging at one edge and it refuses to charge. Figure the battery management has figured it's unsafe and cuts off the charge.

This thing has already been repaired with a new aftermarket display. I found it really easy to just pry off the digitizer and can see inside. Other than the battery it seems to work although it's pretty close to not working any more. Given that, how hard would it be to replace the battery. Don't really care how secure it will be although I suppose I could try applying a new adhesive.

 

[cptbarkey]

Get it replaced asap, put it somewhere that it isnt a fire hazard. that is a dangerous situation.

 

[racer12306]

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPad+9+Battery+Replacement/151279

And you can get the battery and all the tools from them.

If it didn't have an aftermarket display, I'd say take it to Apple. They're usually inexpensive. But because of the display, you should check first.

 

[SOUNDMAN5000]

I'm sure you can find a YouTube video showing you how? We have a few of those iPhone fix places around ( Not The Mall Ones ) but I think I paid $60 or so for a new iPhone battery installed but that was years back, I did a quick Google search and it suggest a 9th gen iPad battery replacement would be $99.
Those things are designed to force you to upgrade, IF you did replace the battery then it will start slowing down to a crawl after a latest update.

 

[TomYoung]

You can replace it yourself, or go to a mall kiosk and pay maybe $100 and be good to go for another few years. The job itself is not hard, but is fiddly and can be tough if you have less than perfect close vision. You also need a well lit space and a few readily available specialty tools. There is a possibility of breaking the screen in the process, and a possibility of the connections not being perfect after reassembly. Take it in. These places are competitive, generally excellent, and will be happy to help. Good luck.

 

[y_p_w]

You can replace it yourself, or go to a mall kiosk and pay maybe $100 and be good to go for another few years. The job itself is not hard, but is fiddly and can be tough if you have less than perfect close vision. You also need a well lit space and a few readily available specialty tools. There is a possibility of breaking the screen in the process, and a possibility of the connections not being perfect after reassembly. Take it in. These places are competitive, generally excellent, and will be happy to help. Good luck.

Oh, it underwent a 3rd party repair previously for a busted display. I’ll just say it comes off easily. No need for suction cups or heating pads. I can easily pull off the digitizer where it looks like it’s just #0 Phillips head screws to get under the display.

Apple isn’t going to touch it other than as a complete replacement. Maybe. Part of the battery bulge is showing through the case. It might not be a bad battery though. I was assuming it was because of the bulbs in the case, but that could be from a drop.

 

[TomYoung]

Oh, it underwent a 3rd party repair previously for a busted display. I’ll just say it comes off easily. No need for suction cups or heating pads. I can easily pull off the digitizer where it looks like it’s just #0 Phillips head screws to get under the display.

Apple isn’t going to touch it other than as a complete replacement. Maybe. Part of the battery bulge is showing through the case. It might not be a bad battery though. I was assuming it was because of the bulbs in the case, but that could be from a drop.

Understood. Apple is not going to allow a repair that is not back to original condition with Apple parts. Not sure where you are, but you really have to find one of the vendors who offer repair services. If this comes apart easily, I suppose that is one element in favor of a DIY attempt, but I would again be in favor of handing it to an experienced person. Best wishes.

 

[Propflux01]

I’d take it in. It shouldn’t be “easy” after the previous screen repair. It’s not thst much, and it prevents a headache. I’ve changed many iPhone batteries, and even now I take those in. Just not cost effective not to anymore. Plus if it blows up, it’s on them. But as for your current iPad, keep that thing out of the house. If it catches fire, it’s hard to put out.

 

[y_p_w]

Had another look, and it’s not actually bulging. I saw a bend in the top of the case and it might be more from being dropped where that part of the case (where there is no battery 7nderneath) bulged out. I can look inside and don’t see the signs of a swollen battery.

Charging is inconsistent though. Thought it might be a port issue.

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPad+9+Battery+Replacement/151279

And you can get the battery and all the tools from them.

Only 110 steps just to get the battery out. Easy.

 

[supton]

I recently replaced the screen and battery on mine, and… decided to never again. 5 years and the iPad was getting too slow IMO. I think going forward I will just replace the whole thing, yes I can get cheap parts, but I get a cheap result, limping something along.

For a kid or something lightly used, sure. But for my own use, I think not.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Speaking of charge ports, are they cheap to get replaced? I have one that’s almost toast.

 

[boom10ful]

Speaking of charge ports, are they cheap to get replaced? I have one that’s almost toast.

Most of those are on a PCB and can be replaced easily. Might as well replace the battery while you're in there too.

 

[meep]

I’ve replaced phone batts but the iPad attempt was a busted screen. When it shattered, it sprayed glass like sand everywhere. Had I not had the sense to wear safety glasses, it would have been a trip for me to the ER for glass in my face.

When this iPad lost its battery, for that reason we went to the local Asurion store. They broke the screen too, and put a new screen on it, with new battery, at no extra cost. The aftermarket battery performed and performs better than the original.

 

[zzyzzx]

Understood. Apple is not going to allow a repair that is not back to original condition with Apple parts.

I don't know about Ipads, but on iPhones after a certain # Apple will sell you one of their batteries.

 

[y_p_w]

I don't know about Ipads, but on iPhones after a certain # Apple will sell you one of their batteries.

Oh - they'll do that for batteries, but the standard is the remaining battery capacity compared to the nominal "new" capacity. It needs to be under 80%. But for an iPad (or an iPhone) they may consider it "damaged" where the only replacement they offer is a replacement unit and not a cheaper "battery replacement". For an iPad it's the same thing other than what they charge as the replacement fee.

iPhones are a bit different in that they generally replace the battery on-site (if at an Apple Store). But they may require a screen replacement fee if the screen is damaged, before they'll replace the battery. Or perhaps a complete replacement if the case is damaged to where they don't feel they can safely replace the battery.