iPad Air 3 Headphone Jack Repair

iPad Air 3 Headphone Jack Repair Description
The iPad Air 3 still has a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the top edge. Over time it can wear out or get damaged, so sound only plays in one ear, cuts in and out unless you wiggle the plug, or the iPad doesn't detect your headphones at all. We also fix jacks with a broken plug tip or debris stuck inside.

Test with a second pair of wired headphones first to make sure the problem is the jack and not the headphones.

Symptoms this repair should fix:

• Sound only plays in the left or right ear
• You have to wiggle the plug to get sound
• iPad doesn't detect headphones, or thinks they're always plugged in
• Broken plug tip or debris stuck in the jack

Ship your iPad Air 3 to us from anywhere in the US!
Simply buy the repair using a credit card or PayPal using the button above, ship your iPad to us, and we'll take care of the rest! We cover return shipping to you for free via standard shipping. If you need expedited 2-day return shipping, you have that option above for an additional fee.

Get your iPad repaired in Orange County, CA!
Turnaround for this repair is 1 business day. Feel free to come to our storefront in Mission Viejo if you are close by. An appointment is recommended.

Let our experienced technicians fix your device.
Our technicians have done over 30,000 iOS device repairs, so your iPad Air 3 is in good hands.

Find Out Which iPad Model You Have

The iPad Air 3 is the iPad Air (3rd generation) (10.5-inch, 2019). It looks almost the same as the iPad Pro 10.5-inch and the 10.2-inch iPads, so check the model number before you buy a repair. The iPad Air 3 model numbers are A2152 (Wi-Fi), A2123, A2153 and A2154 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

Option 1: Check in Settings
If your iPad still turns on and the screen works, open Settings > General > About. Next to Model Name you'll see "iPad Air (3rd generation)". Next to Model Number you'll see a part number that ends in LL/A in the US. Tap that line once and it changes to the model number that starts with A, for example A2152.

Option 2: Look on the back of your iPad
If your iPad won't turn on or the screen is too damaged to use, turn it over. Under the word "iPad" on the back there are a few lines of small print. Look for the word "Model" followed by an A and four numbers, for example Model A2152.

Text too small to read?
Open the camera on your smartphone, point it at the small print on the back of your iPad and zoom in. You can also take a photo and zoom in on the picture. Good lighting helps, so try it near a window or a lamp.

iPads that look like the iPad Air 3:
iPad Air (3rd generation, 2019): A2152, A2123, A2153 & A2154
iPad Pro (10.5-inch, 2017): A1701, A1709 & A1852 (camera bump with a flash, four speaker grilles)
iPad (7th, 8th & 9th generation, 10.2-inch): A2197, A2198, A2200, A2270, A2428, A2429, A2430, A2602, A2603, A2604 & A2605 (thicker, screen not laminated)
iPad Air 2 (2014): A1566 & A1567 (no Smart Connector dots on the side edge)

If your model number isn't A2152, A2123, A2153 or A2154, find your iPad on our iPad repair page. Have an iPad Air 2? See our iPad Air 2 repairs. Still not sure? Call or text us at (949) 903-6452 and we'll help you figure it out.

iPad Air 3 Headphone Jack Repair FAQ

How much does an iPad Air 3 Headphone Jack Repair cost?
The iPad Air 3 Headphone Jack Repair at RxTech Repair is $99, including parts and labor. Mail-in repairs include free standard return shipping.

How long does an iPad Air 3 Headphone Jack Repair take?
This repair takes 1 business day, both at our Mission Viejo, CA shop and for mail-in repairs. The screen has to come off to reach the part, so we reseal it with fresh adhesive and let it cure before we hand your iPad back. Mail-in repairs are sent back with free standard shipping, or faster with expedited return shipping.

Can I mail in my iPad Air 3 for repair?
Yes. Buy the repair on this page, ship your iPad to RxTech Repair from anywhere in the US using USPS, UPS or FedEx, and we'll repair it and ship it back to you. See our shipping directions.

What does the iPad Air 3 Headphone Jack Repair fix?
It replaces the 3.5 mm headphone jack so wired headphones play clear sound in both ears again.

Will I lose my data?
No. This repair doesn't touch your storage, so your photos, apps and files stay on the iPad. We still recommend backing up to iCloud or a computer before any repair.

Which iPad models does this repair work on?
This repair is for the iPad Air (3rd generation) (10.5-inch, 2019), model numbers A2152, A2123, A2153 and A2154. The model number is printed in small text on the back of the iPad, under the word "iPad".