Originally Posted by ExSp33db1rd
Also - I don't know if my iPad has a Lithium Ion battery or the previous NiCad type.
ExSp33db1rd, your iPad mini has a lithium-ion polymer battery. While not exactly the same, my daughter had an iPhone that got a usage pounding and the battery would not hold a useful charge. Cost AUD$75 to get a new battery replacement while she waited. I would imagine you will have some local entrepreneur who will run a similar service for you iPad mini when it comes a time when the battery no longer holds a useful charge.
If you are adventurous, then you could download the tear down instructions from
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad...Teardown/11423 and replace the battery yourself. Personally I am not that brave so I will let others do that what my developing arthritic fingers can not.
