Unfortunately, I have tried the Apple Store already and was told that it is obsolete technology and they could not help me with a replacement. Looking online, there are a couple of places I have seen:
thegadgetclinic.co.uk/pro…nt/
simplyfixit.co.uk/sho…-2/
ebay.co.uk/itm…835
But given the nature, I would rather not cheap out and pay extra for a premium and reliable service. Can anyone recommend any of these services? Or, have any other that they have used?
Thanks ","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52743221","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Willy_Wonka"},"datePublished":"2024-05-14T00:52:33.000Z","text":"The last time I looked at this sort of stuff I found it best to ask on my local facebook pages.
You will have somewhere on your doorstep that will do it for half the money of any national & probably do a better job too because their reputation is on the line.
There are 2 local people to me that work for themselves that do this stuff all day long & everyone just gets referred to them & I haven't read a bad comment yet. I am sure if you asked the question you would find someone suitable that you can put your trust in.
The time I asked hundreds of people living on my doorstep (some of whom I have known for years) were all giving the same 2 names."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52743578","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"tardytortoise"},"datePublished":"2024-05-14T06:42:20.000Z","text":"There is life beyond facebook If you are able pop into your local nearest largish high street area and I bet you will find a local independent phone repairers, who do tablets also and can swap out old for new batteries whilst you wait. Before handing your ipad over to them, ask for a quote on cost and length of time. And if your high street has more than one repairer shop around. I would be surprised if you were asked to pay more than £30"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52744728","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"AzNDeals"},"datePublished":"2024-05-14T10:20:59.000Z","text":"Thanks for the idea guys, what a good idea to ask around locally. In terms of friends and family, I do have an extended family member who does do general mobile replacements, so I may ask him for a quote in doing so.
Thanks again "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52745084","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Decoded"},"datePublished":"2024-05-14T11:31:59.000Z","text":"You'll probably find the third party battery will crap out on you sooner than hoped for. The Apple official batteries are great and my iPad 4 still holds its charge very well but is next to useless as hardly any app works on it. I just use it for emails and facetime.
I'd seriously think about getting a new one even if it's a cheaper model as you'll have the security updates and latest apps as well. You can use Amazon Prime to pay monthly I think interest free. That's what I'm going to do when my iPad battery fails."}],"commentCount":8,"interactionStatistic":3,"articleSection":"Ask"}