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Have you noticed white spots on the screen of your iPad Air? This is a problem that many users have reported online for both the iPad Air and iPad Pro, and it's actually a hardware malfunction due to an overheating component inside the iPad. Unfortunately, there's no easy fix for white spots on your iPad Air, though you can contact Apple for a potential repair or replacement.
Things You Should Know
- White spots on an iPad Air screen are caused by a hardware malfunction with the logic board.
- The logic board gets too hot, and this causes the backlight layer of the iPad screen to delaminate.
- Apple has not officially addressed this issue, but if your iPad still has a warranty, you can contact Apple for a replacement.
Steps
Fixing the White Spots
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Contact Apple if your warranty is still valid. Users have anecdotally stated that Apple replaced iPads with these white spots with a valid warranty. However, Apple may opt to replace your iPad's screen instead of replacing the unit itself entirely.[2]- If you don't have a valid warranty and you don't have Apple Care, Apple likely will not fix the issue for free.
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Research repair specialists if your warranty is out of date. If your iPad doesn't have a valid warranty, you would have to pay for any repairs out-of-pocket. You can have your iPad repaired by Apple or research local Apple-certified repair specialists in your area.- To check your warranty status and schedule a repair, visit https://support.apple.com/ipad/repair.
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Replace your iPad. Replacing the screen on your iPad can be expensive, with some estimates ranging from $100 to over $400[3] . Replacing the screen also won't fix the root cause of the issue as well, since the logic board is the culprit. In that case, buying a brand new iPad may be a better option, especially if your iPad Air is getting old.
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