What is the AppleCare Advance Replacement Service for iPad?
The AppleCare Advance Replacement Service (ARS) for iPad is an enhanced service option available at no additional cost if your iPad is covered by the AppleCare Protection Plan. ARS is designed to reduce the amount of time you are without an iPad. Normally, when requesting mail-in service, you must first send your iPad to Apple before receiving a replacement. With ARS, Apple will ship you a replacement iPad as soon as you request it, then you send your original iPad to Apple. Your replacement iPad will be new or equivalent to new in both performance and reliability. • How long will it take to receive my replacement iPad? Your replacement iPad will arrive approximately two to three business days after you request it from Apple Technical Support. • How long can I keep my original iPad before I must return it to Apple? To avoid incurring a late fee, you must return your iPad so that Apple receives it within 10 days of shipping the replacement iPad to you (“Return Period”). For information
