The screen of the iPad like that of any other electronic product can end up failing. In this article we will tell you what it may be due to, in addition to the solutions that are presented to solve these problems.
Why does a smudge appear on the iPad screen?
The appearance of white spots on the screen of an iPad is something that is not common or generalized in all computers. Like any other screen on another device, it is always subjected to different conditions that can end up spoiling it. The first reason, and also the most common, is the problems that the operative system can cause. The information displayed on the screen is obviously processed by the software. This makes it necessary to eliminate this possible problem by restoring the operating system without any type of backup to be able to do this discard.
The second reason obviously lies in the physical damage that the screen can suffer. This can be caused by an accidental fall that does not end up breaking the glass but because of the collision the lower part of the glass is severely affected. This will end up causing a white stain or any other color that can end up making the experience totally disastrous when working with the equipment.
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We must also bear in mind that when cleaning the screen, we must be very careful. From Apple they report on their website that it should always be cleaned with a microfiber cloth that is slightly damp. In no case can it be the case to use other cleaners that can burn the screen such as bleach or ammonia. If constant cleaning is carried out with this type of product, the screen can end up deteriorating with this type of strange stain problems. Obviously when cleaning should not press against the screen as it can also generate damage.
In the event that you have treated your iPad perfectly and always carry it with protectors, it may be a factory fault of the screen itself. This is something that can be common to occur in the first days of use, but it is not ruled out that it can also occur over the months without an apparent reason.
Where to fix iPad screen
In the event that it is not a software problem that is solved through a restoration of the operating system, you should go to an Apple Store or a SAT. In these establishments they can analyze the problem in depth to find out where it comes from and proceed to repair it. When asked if it will cost some money or not, it will depend on whether it is compatible with the warranty.
As with other brands, Apple will only cover those failures that occur as a result of a factory defect. If it is seen that the iPad has had an accidental blow and it is appreciated that it is an abrasion by chemical products or simply that the screen has been wearing down, you will have to pay for the repair. The price will vary depending on the device that suffers the problem and can cost up to 711 euros in the case of the 12.9 ″ iPad Pro.
In the event that you have Apple Care + this repair will not exceed 50 euros. This is where the importance of having contracted this extended warranty program should be taken into account, where they will do this type of repair at a much lower cost even if the problem was an accidental blow. And as we say, this repair can be carried out both in an official company store and in any authorized technical service.
Be wary of unauthorized stores
When the need arises of having to pay up to 700 euros to make a screen change, everyone has the option of going to other stores with cheaper prices. This is not recommended since in the end the saying ‘cheap is expensive’ is true. These unofficial stores use components that are not original to lower costs. This will make the user experience much poorer. It must also be borne in mind that when someone who is not authorized manipulates the equipment, the guarantee is totally canceled, invalidating it completely.
In some cases, specific proprietary software from Apple is needed to carry out this type of operation. If it is not applied, it is quite likely that the screen stops working suddenly or that a message appears constantly in the iPad settings.