So you have your shiny new iPad, playing HD pinball, Where's Wally, and countless other games, and possibly a little work as well. You place the iPad on the table, go to move your laptop, and forget that your iPad is still attached to it, down it goes and now you could be looking at a very expensive iPad repair. The good news is that your 1K or so investment (for the iPad 3G version) is likely very fixable. Types of Damage - Most iPad repairs are the same as the sister iPhone which is damage by user fault i.e. dropped and mis-handled items. This will likely result in the front glass cracking and if you are really unlucky maybe even the LCD as well. Generally the front glass, which includes the digitiser component, can be replaced relatively easy by a professional without too much fuss, most places around Sydney can offer same day iPad repairs for this type of damage. The iPad LCD is also another commonly replaced component that can be replaced in about an hour or so. Water Damage - Like all electronic devices the iPad does not play well with water. Most iPads that have had water damage just need to have their internal connectors checked and cleaned where required, and usually need the LCD replaced. It is a strange coincidence but speaking to one Sydney iPad repairer, the LCD is a commonly needed replacement when your iPad has sustained water damage. Fortunately, there are already several online companies that are trained and licensed to offer iPad repair. For a much lower price than it would cost you to buy a new iPad, you can usually get it fixed and shipped back to you by one of these well-trained businesses. Because of their size and relative fragility, the iPad can be easily dropped, sat on, stepped on and a hundred other things that tend to break it. If this happens to you, don't go right out and buy a new one. Instead, look online for a trustworthy repair company. Look online for more information on iPad repair.