iPad Data Recovery Johannesburg | iAssist
iPad Data RecoveryJohannesburg & Gauteng
Backing up to iCloud is a bit like buying insurance — everyone means to get around to it, usually right after the day they actually needed it. iAssist recovers data from dead, liquid-damaged, boot-looping, and broken-screen iPads. All M-series and modern iPads use hardware encryption — data recovery requires the original board to be functional. No data, no charge. Free diagnostic.
Recovering data from a dead or liquid-damaged iPad is more involved than on iPhone, because iPad storage is soldered NAND with no independent power path once the board itself is compromised — our process is to stabilise the board first, then attempt a data clone before any other repair work begins, so a logic board repair never risks the data already on the device. If we can't recover anything, there's no charge for the attempt.
No data no charge · Board-level recovery · Liquid damage · Boot loop · Broken screen
Common iPad data recovery scenarios
iPad completely dead — data still needed
If the logic board can be repaired, all data is preserved. We attempt board repair first before declaring data unrecoverable. The encryption model on all modern iPads means data cannot be extracted without the original board being functional.
Liquid damaged iPad — photos and files needed
Liquid damage recovery prioritises board functionality first. Once the board is repaired and the iPad powers on, all data is accessible. Success rate is significantly higher when the device is brought in quickly after the incident.
Screen shattered — iPad still powers on
If the iPad powers on but the screen is too damaged to use, we can replace the screen to gain full access to your data. This is the simplest and fastest data recovery scenario.
Boot loop or stuck on Apple logo
Repeated Apple logo or boot loops are often software-recoverable without data loss. We attempt a software restore in the least destructive mode first.
iPad passcode forgotten
A forgotten passcode requires erasing the device — this results in data loss unless an iCloud or iTunes backup exists. We confirm backup availability before proceeding.
Swollen battery — afraid to turn on
Remove the battery safely first, then access data via external power supply. Do not attempt to turn on a swollen battery iPad — bring it in immediately.
iPad data recovery — iAssist prices
No data, no charge. Pricing confirmed after free diagnostic.
Find your model number in Settings → General → About, or on the back of the device.
| Model | Generation & year | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| iPAD (STANDARD) | ||
| iPad 11th Gen | A16 · 2025 · 10.9-inch · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad 10th Gen | A14 Bionic · 2022 · 10.9-inch · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad 9th Gen | A13 Bionic · 2021 · 10.2-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad 8th Gen | A12 Bionic · 2020 · 10.2-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad 7th Gen | A10 Fusion · 2019 · 10.2-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad 6th Gen | A10 Fusion · 2018 · 9.7-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad 5th Gen | A9 · 2017 · 9.7-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPAD MINI | ||
| iPad Mini 7 (A17 Pro) | A17 Pro · 2024 · 8.3-inch · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Mini 6 | A15 Bionic · 2021 · 8.3-inch · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Mini 5 | A12 Bionic · 2019 · 7.9-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Mini 4 | A8 · 2015 · 7.9-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Mini 3 | A7 · 2014 · 7.9-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Mini 2 | A7 · 2013 · 7.9-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPAD AIR | ||
| iPad Air M3 (7th Gen) | M3 · 2025 · 11/13-inch · USB-C · Modular port | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Air M2 (6th Gen) | M2 · 2024 · 11/13-inch · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Air 5th Gen | M1 · 2022 · 10.9-inch · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Air 4th Gen | A14 Bionic · 2020 · 10.9-inch · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Air 3rd Gen | A12 Bionic · 2019 · 10.5-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Air 2 | A8X · 2014 · 9.7-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Air 1st Gen | A7 · 2013 · 9.7-inch · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPAD PRO — 11-INCH | ||
| iPad Pro 11-inch M5 (7th Gen) | M5 · 2025 · Face ID · Thunderbolt 4 | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 11-inch M4 (5th Gen) | M4 · 2024 · OLED · Face ID · Thunderbolt 4 | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 11-inch M2 (4th Gen) | M2 · 2022 · Face ID · Thunderbolt 4 | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 11-inch M1 (3rd Gen) | M1 · 2021 · Face ID · Thunderbolt 4 | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 11-inch 2nd Gen | A12Z · 2020 · Face ID · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 11-inch 1st Gen | A12X · 2018 · Face ID · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPAD PRO — 12.9/13-INCH | ||
| iPad Pro 13-inch M5 (7th Gen) | M5 · 2025 · Face ID · Thunderbolt 4 | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 13-inch M4 (6th Gen) | M4 · 2024 · OLED · Face ID · Thunderbolt 4 | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch M2 (6th Gen) | M2 · 2022 · Mini-LED · Face ID | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch M1 (5th Gen) | M1 · 2021 · Mini-LED · Face ID | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th Gen | A12Z · 2020 · Face ID · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd Gen | A12X · 2018 · Face ID · USB-C | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 10.5-inch | A10X · 2017 · Touch ID · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st/2nd Gen | A9X/A10X · 2015–2017 · Touch ID · Lightning | Assessment + quote — free diagnostic first |
Which iPad do you have?
Select your iPad family for full repair details, common issues, and specs for your specific generation.
Drop off or collection across Gauteng
📍 Shop 4, Silvercrest Centre, 11 Swemmer Road, Silvamonte, Johannesburg
iPad is compact and easy to bring in. Drop it off at our Silvamonte workshop or use our insured Gauteng-wide collection service.
- Drop-off: Walk in to our Silvamonte workshop — free diagnostic on arrival, no appointment needed.
- Collection: R300 flat rate — insured pickup and return via Eliz Courier and Messenger Services.
- Turnaround: Most repairs same day or 1–3 business days. Logic board work: 3–5 days.
- Walk-ins welcome: No appointment needed for drop-off diagnostics.
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