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responsiveness are still fine, although the cracks do make you a little uneasy. In this case, pay close attention to those cracks because the chances are good that they will start spreading, and the problem could turn out to be worse than you thought. However, we advise against taking your iPad in for a screen replacement at this point. First, screen replacements can be expensive (almost the cost of full device replacement in some cases, so make sure you look at trade-in options, too). You won't be charged less for fixing a few cracks compared to a completely broken screen. So it's still smart to wait for a while and see what happens with the screen. You could easily get several more months of solid performance from it. If the cracks stop and aren't that bad, you could get more than a year! 3. Cracks that Reach From One Side to the Other Here's where the trouble starts to begin. These cracks usually branch from the sides to the top or bottom of the iPad. Cracks this large are usually pretty deep, and it's easy to make them worse through common iPad use. Wait and see how things shape up, but it's a smart idea to plan for a screen replacement in the future if the problem gets worse. The good news is that you probably have time to start saving up extra cash for the expensive repair. Plan ahead. 2. Long Cracks that Distort Color Now we're getting into serious usability issues. Cracks like these typically distort the screen around them and make it di©cult to see. This is a good sign that you need to replace your iPad or get the screen fixed quickly – as nothing else will do. These long cracks also have a chance of spiderwebbing across your iPad's display, of the final signs of a failed screen. It's time to say goodbye to it! 1. Multiple Cracks that Keep the Touchscreen from Working Finally, the worst cracks will continue spreading will start interfering with touch screen performance. Your iPad may no longer recognize when you touch it, or it may think that your finger is in a different spot – possibly several spots at the same time. When this happens, you know your screen is beyond repair. Schedule an appointment to have it replaced. Options for iPad Screen Repair • Amazon In-Home iPad Repair Service • Apple Repair Service • Puls In-Home or Office iPhone/iPad Repair Service Images courtesy of www.idropnews.com