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Apple iPad Air 4

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Durability signal — · based on reported timing

1 reports

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Total reports

Avg repair cost

$419

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Reports

Swollen battery with screen lift; full-unit replacement quoted

Battery

$419

Source-linkedVerify source — Reddit post

Reddit post by u/DuckInAFountain (r/ipad). iPad Air 4 purchased near launch developed screen lift consistent with a swollen battery. Apple Store acknowledged likely swollen battery but refused a battery-only repair due to alleged bend/dents and quoted $419 for unit replacement instead.

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Months until failure

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Repair cost

$419

Repaired

Manufacturer warranty

Extended warranty

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Support helpful

Would recommend

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Confidence

90%

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