Question: My iPad battery is worn out. Is replacing the battery cheaper than buying a new iPad?
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Answer: Usually yes, as long as your iPad still runs iPadOS 27 and the rest of the tablet works. Apple charges $99 to $199 for an out-of-warranty battery replacement depending on the model, while a new iPad runs from $449 to $1,499. The exception is an iPad that has fallen off Apple's software list, because a new battery only buys you more time on an operating system that will never get another feature.