Which iPad Do I Have? How to Identify Your iPad Model
The quickest way to identify your iPad is its model number — the “A” number etched on the back (like A2588) or listed under Settings > General > About. Type it into the finder below for the exact model name, year, and features. We check this number on every iPad that comes into our Watertown, Newton, Burlington, and Wakefield shops, because screens and batteries aren’t interchangeable between generations — the right model means the right part and an accurate quote. Free diagnostic, no appointment needed.
Find Your iPad Model in One Click
Enter your A-number, look up a MacBook, or find the model number on any other device you own.
Enter the model number stamped on the back of your iPad, or the "A" number from Settings, and we'll tell you exactly which iPad you have. We check this on every repair anyway — iPad screens and batteries aren't interchangeable between generations, so getting the model right matters before you bring it in.
Where to find your iPad's model number
- Flip your iPad over. On most models it's etched in small text near the bottom of the back cover, starting with the letter "A" (example: A2588).
- No luck on the back? Go to Settings > General > About and look at "Model Name." If it just says "iPad," tap the line below where it lists the model number — it'll switch from a part number (like MK2K3LL/A) to the "A" number you need.
- Type that A-number into the box below.
Screen cracked and the iPad won't turn on, so you can't check Settings? Call us at (857) 302-2655 and we can usually identify the model from the back-cover number alone.
Don't have the model number handy?
These physical details narrow it down fast:
- Home button on the front? It's an iPad (up to 9th generation), iPad mini (up to 5th gen), iPad Air (up to 3rd gen), or an older iPad Pro (up to 2nd gen 12.9" / original 10.5" or 9.7"). No Home button means iPad Air 4th gen or newer, iPad mini 6th gen or newer, iPad 10th gen or newer, or any iPad Pro from 2018 onward.
- Has a SIM card tray? Wi-Fi-only models have no tray at all. Cellular models from 2022 onward use eSIM only — no physical tray, even though they support cellular.
- Screen size: 7.9" = iPad mini. 9.7"–10.9" = iPad or iPad Air. 11"–13" = iPad Pro or newer iPad Air.
MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro all use the same lookup method — through "About This Mac." This works whether your laptop is a 2015 MacBook or a brand-new M5 MacBook Pro.
If your MacBook turns on:
- Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Click About This Mac.
- You'll see the exact model name (e.g. "MacBook Pro 14-inch, 2023") and chip (M2 Pro, M3, etc.) right at the top.
- For more detail, click System Report, then look for "Model Identifier" under Hardware Overview — that's the most precise version (e.g. Mac15,3).
If your MacBook won't turn on:
- Flip it over. The serial number is printed on the underside near the regulatory markings.
- Go to Apple's Check Coverage page and enter the serial number — it'll show your exact model.
- Still have the box? The model number is also on the original packaging next to the barcode.
- No serial number visible and the laptop's dead? Bring it in — we can usually pull the serial electronically even from a MacBook that won't power on, which is often the first step before we quote a board-level repair.
Quick visual cues, if you just want a rough idea
| What you see | Likely model |
|---|---|
| Touch Bar above the keyboard (thin black strip, no physical function keys) | MacBook Pro, 2016–2020 |
| Notch at the top of the screen | MacBook Pro (2021+) or MacBook Air (2022+) |
| Two Thunderbolt/USB-C ports total, no other ports, no fan vents | 12" MacBook (2015–2017) or MacBook Air (2018–2020) |
| MagSafe charging port (magnetic, not USB-C) plus HDMI and SD card slot | MacBook Pro 14" or 16", 2021 or newer |
| Single row of full-size function keys, no Touch Bar, no notch | MacBook Air (2015–2017) or MacBook Pro (2012–2015, pre-Retina or early Retina) |
These are starting points, not certainties — Apple reused similar chassis designs across several years. The serial number lookup above is the only way to be 100% sure, which matters for us because screen assemblies, keyboards, and logic boards are all model-specific.
Every device we work on has a model number somewhere, even when it's not obvious. Here's where to look on the devices we see most.
iPhone
Settings > General > About > Model Number. If it shows a part number starting with "M" (like MQ8X3LL/A), tap it once to reveal the "A" model number instead. No power? The model number is etched on the back, near the bottom — or in tiny print inside the SIM tray slot on older models without a back-etched number.
Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets
Settings > About Phone (or About Tablet) > Model Number — it'll look like "SM-G991U" or similar. You can also find it printed on the original box, or under the SIM/SD card tray on some models.
Google Pixel phones
Settings > About Phone > Model. Pixels also print the model name (not just a code) directly in this menu, which makes them easier to identify than most Android phones.
PS5 / PS4
Check the sticker on the underside or back panel of the console — it lists the model number directly (e.g. CFI-1215A for PS5, CUH-2115B for PS4). The two PS5 variants (with and without a disc drive) also have visibly different cases, which matters for us since disc drive repairs only apply to one version.
Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One
The model number is on a label on the bottom or back of the console, alongside the serial number and power rating. Series X and Series S are visually distinct (tower vs. small box shape), but Xbox One, One S, and One X look similar enough that the label is worth checking.
Nintendo Switch
Flip the console over — the model number is printed on the kickstand or the bottom panel. Original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED have different repair parts entirely, so this is one we always confirm before quoting.
Apple Watch
On the watch: Settings > General > About > Model. Off the watch: the model number is etched on the back case, though the text is small enough that most people need a loupe or a phone camera zoomed in to read it.
Not sure which model you've got, or what the repair will run? Bring it by any of our 4 shops — we'll identify it and give you a real price on the spot, free.
Book a Free Diagnostic Or call us — (857) 302-2655Why your exact model matters before any repair
An iPad screen isn’t one part — it’s dozens of slightly different parts that look almost identical. The glass and digitizer for an iPad Air (5th generation, A2588) won’t fit an iPad Air (4th generation, A2316), even though the two are nearly the same size. Batteries, charging flex cables, and Face ID / Touch ID assemblies are all keyed to the generation too. When you give us the right model up front, we pull the correct part the first time and quote you an accurate price.
It also tells us how fast we can turn it around. We keep the common iPad repair parts in stock — screens and batteries for the popular generations — so a lot of iPad jobs are same-day once we confirm the model. Older or less common models sometimes need a part ordered in, which is the kind of thing we can tell you in 30 seconds if we know the A-number.
- Screen replacementLifetime warranty
- Battery replacementSame-day
- Charging portYes
- Back glassYes
- Board-level / microsolderingYes
- Water damage / data recoveryYes
iPad model numbers: full reference (2010–2026)
Every iPad ever made, with its “A” model number and a quick way to tell it apart. If your iPad has more than one number printed on it, the one starting with “A” is the model number — the longer code (like MK2K3LL/A) is the part/order number.
iPad Pro
| Model | Year | Model number(s) | Quick ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | 2025 | A3360, A3361 | Face ID, USB-C |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | 2025 | A3357, A3358 | Face ID, USB-C |
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | 2024 | A2925, A2926 | Ultra Retina XDR, Face ID |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | 2024 | A2836, A2837 | Ultra Retina XDR, Face ID |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th gen) | 2022 | A2436, A2437, A2764 | Face ID, USB-C (M2) |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (4th gen) | 2022 | A2759, A2761, A2435 | Face ID, USB-C (M2) |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th gen) | 2021 | A2378, A2461 | Face ID, Liquid Retina XDR (M1) |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd gen) | 2021 | A2377, A2459 | Face ID (M1) |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen) | 2020 | A2229, A2069 | Face ID, dual camera + LiDAR |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd gen) | 2020 | A2228, A2068 | Face ID, dual camera + LiDAR |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen) | 2018 | A1876, A2014 | Face ID, no Home button |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen) | 2018 | A1980, A2013 | Face ID, no Home button |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen) | 2017 | A1670, A1671 | Touch ID Home button |
| iPad Pro 10.5-inch | 2017 | A1701, A1709 | Touch ID Home button |
| iPad Pro 9.7-inch | 2016 | A1673, A1674 | Touch ID Home button |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st gen) | 2015 | A1584, A1652 | Touch ID Home button |
iPad Air
| Model | Year | Model number(s) | Quick ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Air 13-inch (M4) | 2026 | A3461, A3462 | Touch ID in top button |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | 2026 | A3459, A3460 | Touch ID in top button |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | 2025 | A3268, A3269 | Touch ID in top button |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | 2025 | A3266, A3267 | Touch ID in top button |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | 2024 | A2898, A2899 | Touch ID in top button |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M2) | 2024 | A2902, A2903 | Touch ID in top button |
| iPad Air (5th gen) | 2022 | A2588, A2589 | 10.9", Touch ID in top button |
| iPad Air (4th gen) | 2020 | A2316, A2324 | 10.9", Touch ID in top button |
| iPad Air (3rd gen) | 2019 | A2152, A2123 | 10.5", Touch ID Home button |
| iPad Air 2 | 2014 | A1566, A1567 | Touch ID Home button |
| iPad Air (1st gen) | 2013/2014 | A1474, A1475 | No Touch ID |
iPad mini
| Model | Year | Model number(s) | Quick ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) | 2024 | A2993, A2995 | 8.3", Touch ID in side button |
| iPad mini (6th gen) | 2021 | A2567, A2568 | 8.3", no Home button |
| iPad mini (5th gen) | 2019 | A2133, A2124 | 7.9", Touch ID Home button |
| iPad mini 4 | 2015 | A1538, A1550 | Touch ID Home button |
| iPad mini 3 | 2014 | A1599, A1600 | Touch ID Home button |
| iPad mini 2 | 2013/2014 | A1489, A1490 | No Touch ID |
| iPad mini (1st gen) | 2012 | A1432, A1454 | No Touch ID |
iPad (standard)
| Model | Year | Model number(s) | Quick ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad (A16) | 2025 | A3354, A3355 | 11", no Home button |
| iPad (10th gen) | 2022 | A2696, A2757 | 10.9", no Home button, USB-C |
| iPad (9th gen) | 2021 | A2602, A2604 | 10.2", Touch ID Home button |
| iPad (8th gen) | 2020 | A2270, A2428 | 10.2", Touch ID Home button |
| iPad (7th gen) | 2019 | A2197, A2200 | 10.2", Touch ID Home button |
| iPad (6th gen) | 2018 | A1893, A1954 | 9.7", Touch ID Home button |
| iPad (5th gen) | 2017 | A1822, A1823 | 9.7", Touch ID Home button |
| iPad (4th gen) | 2012 | A1458, A1459 | 9.7", Lightning, no Touch ID |
| iPad (3rd gen) | 2012 | A1416, A1430 | 9.7", 30-pin, no Touch ID |
| iPad 2 | 2011 | A1395, A1396 | 30-pin connector |
| iPad (1st gen) | 2010 | A1219, A1337 | 30-pin connector |
Once you know your model, here’s what we can do
Bring your iPad to any of our four Massachusetts shops — Watertown, Newton, Burlington, or Wakefield — and we’ll confirm the model, run a free diagnostic, and give you a real price before any work starts. We never charge to look. The most common iPad jobs we handle are cracked screens, batteries that don’t hold a charge, charging ports that have gotten loose or won’t connect, and water damage.
iPad screen replacements come with our lifetime warranty covering touch sensitivity, ghost clicking, random clicking, and screen lifting — see our warranty page for the full terms and what isn’t covered. For iPads that won’t power on at all, or that took a hard drop, the fix is sometimes on the logic board itself — that’s where our microsoldering work comes in, which most repair shops can’t do in-house. Call us at (857) 302-2655 or book a free diagnostic and we’ll take it from there.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my iPad’s model number?
What’s the difference between the model number and the part number?
How can I identify my iPad if it won’t turn on?
Why does my iPad model matter for a screen or battery repair?
Can you just identify my iPad for me?
My A-number isn’t in your finder. What does that mean?
Is my older iPad worth repairing?
Bring your iPad in — we’ll identify it free.
Know your model or not, we’ll confirm it in seconds, run a free diagnostic, and give you a real price before any work starts. In-shop at 4 MA locations or on-site across the Boston metro.
Or call directly: (857) 302-2655