{"id":109982,"date":"2020-03-07T02:22:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-07T02:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appleinsider.com\/articles\/20\/03\/06\/apple-opens-repair-program-for-2019-ipad-air-models-suffering-from-blank-screen-issue"},"modified":"2020-03-07T02:22:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-07T02:22:22","slug":"apple-opens-repair-program-for-2019-ipad-air-models-suffering-from-blank-screen-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/03\/07\/apple-opens-repair-program-for-2019-ipad-air-models-suffering-from-blank-screen-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple opens repair program for 2019 iPad Air models suffering from blank screen issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Mikey Campbell<\/a>
Friday, March 06, 2020, 06:22 pm PT (09:22 pm ET)<\/span> <\/p>\n

Apple on Friday launched a repair service program for third-generation iPad Air models suffering from a so-called “blank screen issue” that can in some cases leave the tablet’s display permanently disabled.
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The “iPad Air (3rd generation) Service Program for Blank Screen Issue” covers current-generation iPad Air<\/a> models manufactured between March 2019 and October 2019, Apple said in an announcement<\/a> posted to its website. <\/p>\n

Under certain undefined circumstances, the screens of impacted units may go blank permanently. Users might see a brief flicker or flash appear before the screen goes blank, the company said. <\/p>\n

Apple failed to provide additional detail on the issue, but noted the problem should impact only a “limited number” of iPad Air units. <\/p>\n

Owners of eligible iPad Air models can take their device to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or brick-and-mortar Apple Store for assessment and free repairs. Alternatively, customers can arrange to mail in their device by contacting Apple Support.<\/p>\n

Typical of other Apple service programs, the iPad Air initiative does not extend standard warranty coverage and covers affected devices for two years after first retail purchase.<\/p>\n

The third-generation iPad Air debuted in early 2019<\/a> as a middle-of-the-road option that sits between Apple’s iPad and iPad Pro<\/a> series. <\/p>\n

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