This may sound absurd, but there are some pretty definite and clear reasons why a good third party repair and refurbishment company is often preferable to the manufacturers and retailers, when it comes to getting a good deal and getting your device back quickly. First of all, businesses that specialize in taking damaged devices and making them work again are going to be better able to provide this service for you than a company that simply provides it out of necessity, despite the fact that its real business is to sell people brand new devices. The third party resale store has no interest in selling you a brand new device, and they already have the technology and personnel to repair and restore electronics, since refurbishment is a major part of their business. Of course, this is also the reason they do such a good job and can be done so quickly. Plus, because most situations requiring cell phone or iPad repair are a matter of replacing a piece, of some sort, they can even give you a good idea of what you are going to pay, right away, since it is a standard fee. All in all, if you have a damaged device that you want to restore to good working order, this is definitely the way to go. Manufacturers charge absurd prices, just to look at your device, and they almost never offer free warranties.
One of the most commonly broken parts, whether it is an iPhone, a tablet, or an iPad, is the screen, which makes sense, as it is a flat piece of thin glass-like material. Furthermore, despite how easy they are to break, they are a bit tricky, when it comes to removing the broken part and installing a new one. For that reason, you will get charged a lot, for tablet screen replacement, unless you take your device to truly trustworthy and reliable refurbishment company. With enough skilled personnel, screen replacement should still not take more than an hour, and the actual parts and labor should not cost too much.