Can I Get a Newer iPad Model When Replacing My Old One with AppleCare?
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GizmoLover42
Hey everyone! I've got a quick question about replacing older iPads with AppleCare. I own a 2020 iPad Air that's starting to have battery issues. Usually, I just call AppleCare, explain that it's freezing up, and they send me a new or refurbished one, which avoids the battery replacement fee. However, this is the first time I'm considering replacing a 5-year-old device since the AppleCare subscription started a couple of years ago. Has anyone had the experience of receiving a newer model through Express replacement, or should I expect to just get another 2020 iPad Air?
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The production for the 2020 iPad Air ended on March 8, 2022, so Apple will stop making the parts for it about 5 to 7 years after that date. If you go for an express replacement through AppleCare+, you’ll likely just receive a refurbished version of your same iPad model, not a newer one.
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You’ll typically get the same model as long as it’s still available. They won’t upgrade you to a newer device. But it’s worth checking if your model is still in stock first!
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