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How to Check Your iPad Warranty Status

Worried about breaking your iPad? Check its warranty first

By Luis E. Chavez Saenz Luis E. Chavez Saenz Writer New Jersey Institute of Technology Luis Chavez is a former Lifewire writer and a System Administrator with 5+ years' experience writing about technology for end users. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 3, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apple iPad Macs

What to Know

Open Settings, go to General > About, and find your iPad's serial number. Write it down. Navigate to https://checkcoverage.apple.com/, enter the serial number, and select Continue. Your warranty information is displayed. Apple's basic warranty is called AppleCare and it offers limited coverage. AppleCare+ is an extended warranty for a one-time fee. Like any other device, an iPad is prone to accidents, defects, and performance issues. The good news is you might be able to resolve any of these problems by taking advantage of your Apple warranty, also known as AppleCare. This information applies to iPads with iPadOS 13, iOS 12, or iOS 11.

How to Check iPad Warranty Online

If you're unsure of the warranty status of your iPad, there's a simple way to check for it online. Locate the serial number of your iPad by opening the Settings app and selecting General > About. Write down or copy the number adjacent to Serial Number on the About screen. Launch your preferred browser. Enter https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ in the URL bar and press Go, return, or enter. Enter the serial number of your iPad in the field provided. Enter the code shown in the image in the appropriate field and select Continue. The status of your warranty is covered on the next screen. This information includes both the free AppleCare coverage and any AppleCare+ coverage you purchased for the iPad, indicating whether it is active or expired.

What Is AppleCare

AppleCare is the manufacturer warranty service Apple provides for its devices, such as iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, HomePods, and more. The service comes at no extra cost for the user, but it offers only limited coverage for one year and covers only scenarios involving defective hardware or performance issues. If a year doesn't seem like enough time, Apple provides an extended warranty service known as AppleCare+ for a one-time fee. Depending on the type of damage your device has, there may still be an additional fee. For an iPad, if the issue is due to accidental damage such as water damage or a cracked screen, you have to pay a deductible of $49 plus applicable taxes.
If you didn't buy the extended warranty and are wondee whether you should get AppleCare+ for your iPad, you have up to 60 days after the date of purchase to get the extended warranty. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Check if Your iPhone Is Under Warranty How to Replace a Dead iPad Battery How to Find Your iPad's Serial Number Should You Get AppleCare+ With Your iPad? How to Add AppleCare to iPhone All About the iPhone Warranty and AppleCare How to Know if AirPods Are Real How to Fix It When Safari Is Not Working on an iPad The 6 Best Cell Phone Insurance Providers of 2022 How to Check if an iPhone Is Unlocked How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Fix It When Apple Pencil Isn't Working How to Reset Your iPad and Erase All Content How to Check if Your Apple Watch Is Under Warranty How to Find a MacBook Model Number How to Check Your iPad's Battery Health Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies