Will replacing my iPad battery cause data loss?

battery in Ipad died, at least I think thats the probLem.

Will I loose anything, such as pictures or notes on notebook apps when it’s replaced.


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iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Aug 7, 2025 02:16 AM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2025 06:38 AM

Trishk97 wrote:

Thanks, I am aware of that. I’m just concerned that the technician replacing the battery will see personal information so would rather loose it on the iPad when battery is replaced, then use back up to put it back on iPad, once I get it back. I can’t open it due to dead battery so I can’t delete personal info.
Sorry if I wasn’t clear in my question.

Apple doesn't replace the batteries on iPads; they send you a refurbished one. So, unless you have the data backed up, it's gone. And without the password, no one is getting any information off of the dead iPad even if it later turns on.

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Aug 7, 2025 06:38 AM in response to Trishk97

Trishk97 wrote:

Thanks, I am aware of that. I’m just concerned that the technician replacing the battery will see personal information so would rather loose it on the iPad when battery is replaced, then use back up to put it back on iPad, once I get it back. I can’t open it due to dead battery so I can’t delete personal info.
Sorry if I wasn’t clear in my question.

Apple doesn't replace the batteries on iPads; they send you a refurbished one. So, unless you have the data backed up, it's gone. And without the password, no one is getting any information off of the dead iPad even if it later turns on.

Aug 7, 2025 06:26 AM in response to Rudegar

Thanks, I am aware of that. I’m just concerned that the technician replacing the battery will see personal information so would rather loose it on the iPad when battery is replaced, then use back up to put it back on iPad, once I get it back. I can’t open it due to dead battery so I can’t delete personal info.

Sorry if I wasn’t clear in my question.

Will replacing my iPad battery cause data loss?

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