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Set Up Your iPad Accessories
Instructions for setting up the accessories included with a Bowdoin-issued iPad kit, including the Apple Pencil Pro (current kits), Apple Pencil 2 (older kits), Magic Keyboard (older kits), STM case, and USB-C charger.
Broken iPad, Apple Keyboard, or Apple Pencil — Repair Process
How students and faculty should report and process a repair or replacement for a damaged Bowdoin-issued iPad, Apple Pencil, or Magic Keyboard covered under AppleCare+. Covers the student self-service process (submitting a ticket, disabling Find My, contacting Apple) and the faculty process (contacting the Service Desk).
How to Clean and Maintain Your iPad and Accessories
How to safely clean and maintain a Bowdoin-issued iPad, Apple Pencil, and keyboard or case. Covers screen cleaning, Apple Pencil cleaning, Magic Keyboard cleaning, and STM case care. Links to Apple's official cleaning guidance.
Replacement Apple Pencil Tips
How to replace a worn or broken Apple Pencil tip on a Bowdoin-issued Apple Pencil. Explains why purchasing replacement tips is better than filing an AppleCare claim for a tip, and where to buy genuine Apple Pencil tip replacements.
Will Bowdoin replace my Apple Pencil if it is lost or stolen?
What to do if a Bowdoin-issued Apple Pencil is lost or stolen. Explains that lost pencils are not covered by AppleCare and are the student's responsibility to replace, and provides the theft reporting process for stolen pencils. Separate guidance for faculty and staff.