iPad Pro 11 (2021, M1) Battery Replacement Cost: $119 at Apple, and Why That Beats Most Shops

This is the 2021 iPad Pro 11-inch with the M1 chip. It shipped with a 28.65 watt-hour battery and Apple's rating of up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi or video playback. If yours now needs a charger by lunch, the battery has probably worn down. Normal, fixable, and cheaper than you might think.

What it costs

Fun fact: the 4th-gen 2022 iPad Pro 11-inch uses the same iFixit battery listing, but Apple charges $149 for that model. Owners of the 2021 model get the better deal.

How to check battery health

Apple's built-in Battery Health screen (Settings > Battery > Battery Health) is only on newer iPads, like the iPad Pro M4 and later and the iPad Air M2 and later. The 2021 iPad Pro 11-inch isn't on Apple's list.

Workarounds that actually work:

• Analytics data: turn on analytics sharing, then go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements > Analytics Data. Open the latest file and search for MaximumCapacityPercent and CycleCount.
• coconutBattery or iMazing: plug the iPad into a Mac (or a PC for iMazing) and read capacity and cycle count.
• Apple Support: they can run a remote diagnostic and tell you if it qualifies for service.

Apple says iPad batteries are designed to keep up to 80% of original capacity at 1,000 full cycles. Under 80% is where AppleCare+ covers a free replacement.

Try these first

• Settings > Battery shows which apps burned the most power. Kill or update the worst offender.
• Turn down brightness. That big ProMotion screen loves power.
• Turn off Background App Refresh for apps that don't need it.
• Check for heavy apps. Video editing, games and long video calls drain fast on any iPad. That's not a bad battery.
• Update and restart. Give it a day after a big iPadOS update before you judge battery life.

Can you replace it yourself?

You can buy the battery for about $50, but getting to it is the hard part. On this iPad Pro the screen has to come off first, and iFixit rates its screen removal guide for this model as difficult. You also have to protect the Face ID sensor parts attached to the screen. For most people, saving $70 isn't worth risking a $629 screen.

What to ask before handing it over

• "Is it covered by AppleCare+?" Check at checkcoverage.apple.com first.
• "What capacity did your test show?"
• "Is it a new battery, and what's the warranty?"
• "Will I get the same iPad back, or a replacement unit?" Back up your iPad either way.

Make sure you have the right model

This one looks a lot like its siblings, and prices differ by generation. Flip the iPad over or open Settings > General > About and check the model number. Apple lists A2377 (Wi-Fi), A2459 and A2301 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) and A2460 (China mainland) as the iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation). If yours says A2759, A2761, A2435 or A2762, you have the 2022 4th-gen model, and Apple's battery price is $149 instead.

Is it worth it?

At $119, almost always. The M1 is still quick for notes, drawing, streaming and light editing. Swapping the battery gives you a tablet that lasts all day again for a fraction of a new iPad Pro.

The exception: if the screen is cracked too ($629 at Apple), or the iPad has other issues, add it all up first. Our repair or replace calculator does the math, and the 3rd gen screen repair guide breaks down your screen options.

All prices for this model are on the iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) page. Apple prices checked October 14, 2026.