Apple will replace dead-battery iPads for $99

The iPad doesn’t come out until April, but we can expect that there will be some battery problems. Well, Apple has just announced that they will send you a new iPad if the battery on your device is dead. The replacement fee is just $100. Here’s the official statement from Apple’s website:

If your iPad requires service due to the battery’s diminished ability to hold an electrical charge, Apple will replace your iPad for a service fee.

Note: Your iPad is not eligible for Battery Replacement Service if the product has been damaged, for example, as result of an accident, liquid contact, disassembly, unauthorized service or unauthorized modifications, or if the product is not operating correctly as a result of a component failure. Please review Apple’s Repair Terms and Conditions for further details.

The service costs $99, plus $6.95 shipping. The total cost is $105.95 per unit.
All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax.You will receive a replacement iPad that will not contain any of your personal data.