Apple's iPad is all the rage right now in the tech community, with millions of units ordered in recent months. And that means that inevitably some of these tablets will suffer accidental damage and breakage. So are there options for iPad repair, or does it mean you just have to buy a new one to replace the one you broke?

Fortunately, there are already several companies online that are trained and licensed to offer iPad repair. For a much lower price than it would cost you to buy a new iPad, one of these well-trained companies can usually get it repaired and shipped back.

The most common damage seen on iPads tends to be a cracked or cracked screen (which makes sense, since the iPad screen takes up pretty much the entire front of the unit). Fortunately, the display has little to do with the processing equipment inside the computer, so it's a problem that can probably be fixed fairly easily.

There have already been cases of iPads that were so damaged that you would think they could never be repaired, and an iPad repair company made them look like new. Don't assume that your equipment cannot be repaired by a company that knows what it is doing and practices professionalism.

Due to its size and relative fragility, the iPad can be dropped, sat, stepped on, and hundreds of other things that tend to break it. If this happens to you, don't go out and buy a new one. Instead, look online for a reputable repair company.