An iPad that won't turn on
Tell us when it last worked, whether it was dropped or got wet, and any repairs already tried. The diagnosis helps separate the iPad problem from the data question.
Based in Madison · Serving New Jersey
iPad
data recovery.
The files can matter more than the iPad.
If your iPad won't turn on, got wet or won't let you in, book data recovery online. Choose your model and the service, see the price, then mail it to our lab. Not sure which service fits? Start with a diagnosis.
$100 diagnostic — credited toward recovery.
Replies during service hours · Available daily, 9am–7pm
Services and prices
iPad data recovery prices
Find your model's column and read down it. These prices come from our shop system when this page was published; booking online always shows the current price. The diagnosis confirms which service your iPad needs.
| Service | iPad 9th gen and earlier | iPad 10th gen and later | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard recovery About 2 weeks | $1,250 | $1,750 | About 2 weeks |
| Advanced recovery About 2 weeks | $2,250 | $2,500 | About 2 weeks |
| Liquid damage recovery 2–4 weeks | $3,000 All iPad models | 2–4 weeks | |
| Passcode bypass 2–3 weeks | $1,750 All iPad models | 2–3 weeks | |
The “iPad 9th gen and earlier” prices also cover every other iPad released before October 2022: iPad Air (5th gen) and earlier, iPad mini (6th gen) and earlier, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th gen) and earlier, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd gen) and earlier, and iPad Pro 10.5-inch and 9.7-inch. Any newer iPad takes the “iPad 10th gen and later” prices.
What each service covers
- Standard recovery
- Getting your data off a device that won't turn on, boot or let you in.
- Advanced recovery
- For more complex cases. The diagnosis confirms which recovery you need.
- Liquid damage recovery
- For a device damaged by water or other liquid.
- Passcode bypass
- Getting past a forgotten passcode to reach your data.
- Every recovery starts with a $100 diagnostic, credited toward the recovery.
- Recovery isn't guaranteed.
- Advanced and liquid-damage recoveries need a $500 non-refundable deposit before work starts.
Recovery assessment
Tell us what happened.
$100 diagnostic — credited toward recovery. We’ll confirm intake, assess the device and provide a case-specific quote for your approval before recovery work.
Your recovery request is saved.
We’ll reply by email during service hours: daily, 9am–7pm Eastern.
- We’ll confirm your device, symptoms and earlier attempts, then arrange intake. Please wait for instructions before shipping.
- The diagnostic is $100, credited toward recovery. We’ll explain the assessment, options and limitations.
- You’ll receive a case-specific quote to approve before recovery work. Results depend on the device and its history.
Our address is mail-in only, with no storefront or walk-ins. Read the device and data preservation checklist while you wait.
Prefer to talk? Call (908) 291-8366 or text us. Please leave passwords and private files out of your message.
The files come first
What's on the iPad matters.
Photos, documents & schoolwork
List the files that matter most and any backups you know about. Recovery is a different job from a screen repair or restoring a backup.
What we need to know
Your iPad model, the last time it worked, any damage, and whether anyone has already reset or repaired it. A rough description is enough to start.
What recovery can't promise
Not every iPad or deleted file is recoverable. A reset, overwritten data, encryption, and damage can limit what's possible.
Keep private details private
Don't put your passcode, Apple Account password, or private files in a form or message. Discuss access directly with us if your recovery needs it.
What happens next
Book online. Mail it in.
- 01
Book online
Choose your iPad model and the service, and see the price before you finish. Not sure which service? Choose a diagnosis first.
- 02
Mail it to our lab
Data recovery happens in our lab, so your iPad comes to us. You choose how to ship it when you book.
- 03
Diagnosis first
$100 diagnostic — credited toward recovery. The diagnosis confirms the service before recovery work starts.
Local help
iPad data recovery in Madison and across New Jersey
We're based in Madison, and every recovery happens in our lab, not on-site: your iPad comes to us by mail. Book online and choose how to ship it. Mail-in only. No storefront or walk-ins.
Lost business files? Ask about recovery for your team's devices.
Worth reading
Before your recovery
Read about inaccessible files, device symptoms, and what affects recovery cost.
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Before you start
Keep a record. Protect your files.
Use our printable data preservation checklist to record symptoms and previous attempts. Explore common repair and recovery scenarios to understand the next step.
Meet your technician
Phil R.
Phil R. has more than 10 years of repair experience and specializes in data recovery. He is Google, Apple, and Samsung certified.
- Experience
- 10+ years of repair experience
- Specialty
- Data recovery specialist
- Individual certifications
- Google · Apple · Samsung
Recovery questions
Good to know
What does iPad data recovery cost?
Every recovery starts with a $100 diagnostic, credited toward the recovery. The recovery itself is priced by service and model, as the table above shows, and the diagnosis confirms which service your iPad needs. Advanced and liquid-damage recoveries need a $500 non-refundable deposit before work starts.
Which iPads can I book online?
Every iPad model, including iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro. Book a data recovery, then choose your model and the service. Prices depend on the service and your model, and the note under the table says which iPads take which price.
I forgot my iPad passcode. Can you help?
Passcode bypass is offered for every iPad model, with its price in the table above. Book it as the service; the diagnosis confirms it fits your iPad before work starts.
My iPad got wet. What should I do?
Leave it off and don't charge it. Then book liquid damage recovery, or a diagnosis first if you're not sure what it needs, and tell us what it got wet with and when.
Is recovery guaranteed?
No. The device's condition, the type of damage, and whether the data remains accessible all affect the options. Tell us about resets, deletion, and previous attempts so we start with the right information.
How long does iPad data recovery take?
Each service in the table above lists its typical time. The diagnosis comes first and confirms which service your iPad needs.
How do I get my iPad to you?
By mail. Data recovery happens in our lab, so your iPad comes to us; we don't do recovery on-site. You choose how to ship it when you book online. Mail-in only. No storefront or walk-ins.
What if only some of my files can be recovered?
Tell us which files matter most. Discuss how partial results, an unsuccessful attempt, and any additional charges would be handled before approving recovery work.
Should I include a passcode or send you my files?
Please don't put passcodes, passwords, or sensitive files in the public inquiry form. Ask us directly about access requirements, handling, and how recovered files would be delivered.