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iPad Air: iPad Air 1 not charging after replacing digitizer.

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 17:33:58 -0700

I replaced the digitizer on an iPad Air 1. The iPad shows that it is charging and the tone is heard when plugged in, still it does not charge above 40%. I am using an official charger and cable that works on another iPad. This is not the first digitizer that I have replaced. I have reset and downloaded the most current iSO. I followed the ifixit instructions. I am at end on what to try next. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Comment deleted August 06, 2019 at 17:33 MST

iPad Air Wi-Fi: Ipad Air A1474 has backlight but no image

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:38:38 -0700

Ipad Air A1474 has backlight but no image.

The tablet is turned on, there is sound, the backlight is visible, but there is no picture.

This happened after changing the digitizer and I guess the reason is that I did not isolate the battery before.

I found a missing component near the lcd screen connector. I'm not sure if it's relevant to the problem?

Please, help me :(

⟐ Commented July 23, 2019 at 8:38 MST

iPad 4: Clean screen before securing Digitizer

Thu, 02 May 2019 09:05:14 -0700

I had to replace the digitizer on my wife's Ipad4. What is the best way to clean the LCD before gluing the digitizer back in place?

⟐ Commented May 02, 2019 at 9:05 MST

iPad Pro 12.9": Touch not working after screen replacement

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:19:03 -0700

Replaced the LCD o a customers iPad Pro 12.9, solder job all done well but there's no touch. The LCD comes but but won't respond to my touch. Could it be a bad screen ?

⟐ Answer edited October 03, 2018 at 8:19 MST

iPad 2 Wi-Fi EMC 2415: Where can you find only the digitizer flex cable?

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 01:23:37 -0700

I finally dropped & cracked the touch screen glass on my iPad 2 wi-fi. Everything worked fine; the glass was only cracked. I even successfully removed the broken glass and installed the new touch screen with digitizer flex cable / ribbon. Before adhering the new glass to the backing, I tested the touchscreen, all buttons, wifi connection, camera. All of it was working! Then at the LAST POSSIBLE SECOND I fumbled and ripped the flex cable to the touch screen near where it adheres to the back panel (what luck!). I have searched everywhere for ONLY this flex cable to replace on my new touch screen. I don't want to have to buy the entire touch screen glass with the flex ribbon again. I just want a new cable. Does such a thing exist?? Do I have to buy an entirely new glass? Is it possible to remove the flex cable from my broken glass and use it on the new glass?

⟐ Commented August 15, 2018 at 1:23 MST

iPad Air: Smart cover sensors (Hall Effect) too sensitive after new digitizer

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:24:16 -0700

Hello,

So I have replace the digitizer on two different iPads now, and both have exhibited the same behavior. After replacement the Apple smart cover now affects the sleep/awake sensors from the BACK of the iPad. So when you fully flip back the cover, it will actually shut the iPad OFF. Both of these iPads used a smart cover before the repair with no issues. The first one I did, I wasn't able to troubleshoot as the adhesive was already in place before we discovered the issue. But for the second one, I left it "apart" with the new screen to test.

Oddly, even if I fully disconnect the new digitizer, and put it far away, the smart cover still shuts the iPad off and on from the back. So that tell me that it has nothing to do with the new digitizer. So I then took two magnets, and tried to play with the sensors. Reading many articles, it appears that the Air 1 requires TWO magnets to be in place for the awake/sleep functions to work. However, in my case, I only need to use ONE magnet over the right-most trigger point to make the iPad turn on/off. It's like the one next to the home button doesn't do anything anymore (or more accurately, constantly sees a field). Any ideas what is causing this? I was thinking heat (from removing the glass), but these components are pretty deep in.

Any thoughts?

⟐ Commented July 12, 2018 at 8:24 MST

iPad 2: Digitizer/Screen keeps popping up after replaced? any help?

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:31:05 -0700

I have replaced the screen/digitizer on probably 5 or 6 ipad 2's and on every single one i have replace the most difficult thing is to keep the screen/digitizer glued down, it keeps popping up in one problem area on every IPAD. I have used the adhesive that the new screens come with, i have also tried buying different adhesive and still get the same issue. I make sure the frame is cleaned of any and all old adhesive and i make sure that the frame isn't obstructing the new screen from laying flush. So far i cannot find any answer and i dont understand why im having such a hard time with this issue. Every video i watch never puts much information into this problem and always act as if you just place it down in the right place and it always stays. Any help would be very greatly appreciated. I am finding myself straying away from IPAD repairs because of this issue and if anyone has any answers it would be greatly appreciated. thx

⟐ Answer accepted July 03, 2018 at 4:31 MST

iPad Air 2: Touch ID function after screen replacement?

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:49:57 -0700

Hello everybody,

I have a question.

I am gonna replace a screen from a iPad Air 2 soon, but i am really curious about the Touch ID.

I know that the touch ID part encrypted is and that why unreplaceble is( right?).

If i replace the broken glass and use the Touch ID part for the new screen, will give this a problem?

I know it is like a iPhone 5s screen replacement but i am asking just in case.

Thanx!

⟐ Commented June 13, 2018 at 10:49 MST

iPad Mini: I cracked the inside of my I pad mini

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 19:34:52 -0700

Ok, so I dropped my I pad mini. And I broke the inside of the screen cause there is a hardly noticeable green line at the corner of the I pad, and there are no cracks in the outside. I also have this grayish bar on the side of my I pad that sometimes changes colors, which is making the lighting of my I pad really dim and I can hardly see. Other than that the Ipad still works fine. How do I fix this, do I need to take apart the I pad mini? I have tried resetting it, and restoring it but they both do not work.

⟐ Commented June 08, 2018 at 19:34 MST

iPad 2 Wi-Fi EMC 2415: touch not working after battery replacement

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 05:39:06 -0700

Hi,

I have a iPad model A1395 with defect battery. So i replaced with new battery and tried to charge it and it works fine. But then i want to test the touch before i mount the screen back with adhesive... now touch not working and only home-button is working.

Shouldn't the screen work while it's open like iPhone screens when its not completely closed?

⟐ Comment deleted March 31, 2018 at 5:39 MST

iPad Mini: Replacing FPC Digitizer Connector

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 18:13:55 -0700

Greetings!

Finally its happened to me - I broke 2 golden pins of the digitizer connector on the logic board.

I'd like to replace it and I dont have soldering experience of parts that small.

Fortunately I have a dead board to train on.

The question is: how to replace it not removing the whole logic board?

Removing the board drives me nuts!

I see that removal of the connector is quite straightforward since you can sacrifice the connector itself - all videos I found just use soldering iron.

So I'd like to know how to put the new one.

I found a video where the connector is replaced using soldering iron with really small tip - they did it not taking the board out. It looks feasible, but you need to be Jedi not to break the connector.

My question is are there other alternatives? For example, is it possible to use a heatgun, but place it above the board? (I've seen videos with a heatgun, but they place it below the board, so it needs to be taken out). Is it possible to use anything else (infrared lamp)?

Thanks!

⟐ Answered February 07, 2018 at 18:13 MST

iPad Air: Left Side of LCD has shadows/lines after screen repair?

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:24:04 -0700

Hey guys,

I've had this issue once or twice now and basically after replacing the glass on an iPad Air, the left side of the LCD has weird shadows going down the side of it. Not sure what caused it as I'm always very careful throughout the repair (expensive devices!) but just wanted to check with the iFixit community to see if anyone had some insight here.

I did a quick search and read about possible firmware issues, although this seemed to be for a different issue than what I'm having.

I'll try to get a picture uploaded soon.

Thanks for any help!

⟐ Answered January 22, 2018 at 15:24 MST

iPad Air Wi-Fi: Lock function inoperative after screen replacement

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:14:03 -0700

I cracked my iPad Air screen recently and have just gone about replacing it. The replacement was a success apart from the lock function no longer works (also does not function through accessibility option). The power function and screenshot function work normally however from the same button.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Ryan

⟐ Answered June 14, 2016 at 7:14 MST

iPad Mini 2: Ipad mini 2 lock & home button not working after digitiser replacement

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:54:40 -0700

Hello,

I have replaced the entire front assembly on my ipad mini 2 (home button & IC chip) and now the lock button only powers on and off the device, it does not lock the device. Also, the home button doesnt work, at all. The touch is also glitchy, doing things by itself or making it hard to do things.

Does this mean the screen is faulty or it hasnt been installed correctly?

Thanks.

⟐ Commented June 07, 2016 at 18:54 MST

iPad 4: Dropped iPad and screen is black

Sat, 23 May 2015 03:08:11 -0700

The iPad dropped from my knee only a short distance onto my foot, but the screen is completely black and won't turn on. I tried connecting it to the charger and it made the 'ping' sounds, so is not completely dead. I've tried tapping it on the back but it didn't work. Is there anything I try before I send it away?

⟐ Commented May 23, 2015 at 3:08 MST

iPad Mini: Built-in speakers do not work (water, headphone-output/...)

Wed, 06 May 2015 13:08:57 -0700

Yesterday my iPad mini was together with a bottle of water in my bag which was not closed. The iPad got wet and now the speakers do not work, but if i put my headphones in the output i can listen to music (only on the headphones).

Do somebody know how I can fix this problem?

Thanks for your help and best regards,

Dominik

⟐ Answered May 06, 2015 at 13:08 MST

iPad 2 GSM: iPad camera wont work after repair?

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:49:34 -0700

I replaced my iPad 2's touch screen digitizer, and in the process I tore the ribbon cable to the volume/mute/power button. I went to a local store (eTech Solutions) and they had the ribbon cable in stock for only $20, so i bought it. After I replaced the cable (after watching plenty of youtube videos and reading guides on ifixit.com) and had the iPad back together and now neither the front or back camera work. I have two camera apps and both of them say that the camera isnt usable. Any ideas? Please and thank you.

⟐ Commented April 13, 2015 at 0:49 MST

iPad 3 4G: Held back of iPad to face, dangerous?

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 07:28:32 -0700

4g off, wifi on, smart cover on. Actually trying to listen to speaker closely and noticed warmth from the iPad. To get a better feel for the warmth, put cheek on back of iPad.

Got a small headache afterwards, which isn't worrisome by itself. I didn't think anything of it until I realized there's a lot of magnets, etc in there (iPad+smartcover).

Any reason to worry? Ughhhh.

⟐ Commented August 22, 2014 at 7:28 MST

iPad 2 Wi-Fi EMC 2415: Ipad 2 not charging after digitizer replacement. Any ideas?

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:04:03 -0700

I've just replaced the front panel and digitiser on an iPad 2 Wifi. I've been using it for a few hours and battery life has depleted at its usual rate. When plugging it into the mains or laptop it doesn't show as charging or hold any charge.

I've tried turning off and resetting but have been unsuccessful.

Has anyone else had a similar problem or is able to give me any advice?

I'll be opening her up again tomorrow to have a closer inspection.

⟐ Answered February 10, 2014 at 1:04 MST

iPad Original: Is the adapter rated for international voltages?

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:19:02 -0700

Does it say on the iPad 10W usb power adapter anything about the voltage ratings? In other words can one use it in europe where the electric outlet voltage is 220V?

I was hoping that someone who has actually bought the iPad could have a look at the wall wart that comes with it. All wall warts that I've ever seen always list the primary and secondary ratings.

If I had a local dealer I would of course check it myself but I don't, yet.

⟐ Edited March 19, 2019 at 13:19 MST