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iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen: Ipad 4th Gen ISSUE

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:41:45 -0700

I have a ipad 4th gen and when using the screenflashes purple quickly and restarts. this is happening all the time now and cat really use it. any ideas how to fix without taking it to apple for an extremly high fix price and no i dont have a warranty.

⟐ Commented August 21, 2024 at 10:41 MST

iPad 9 Wi-Fi: Screen replacement causes lcd to go crazy?

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 08:04:28 -0700

Hey all first time poster, I replaced the screen in my daughter’s iPad 9th gen 10.2” . The replacement went well and nothing visibly went array. It’s my first replacement but I wanted to attempt to do it myself worst case the iPads are on sale for $250 right now. Long story short I replaced the touch screen, I powered the iPad on before finalizing the install so I could test the touch screen before securing above the lcd. Everything worked flawlessly. I got everything put together and powered the iPad on, and the lcd goes nuts. Can’t type in the passcode or anything. It spams the passcode and locks me out. I ordered another touch screen thinking that may be a problem. It gets here tomorrow. But I’m thinking there may be another issue? Possibly lcd? I did remove the touch screen again, I powered the iPad on with no touch screen and the lcd seems to go crazy even without the touch screen attached. Any idea??

⟐ Answered August 10, 2024 at 8:04 MST

iPad Mini 6: What causes the colored strip after installing a new digitizer screen?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:07:26 -0700

Hello, This iPad had a badly broken digitizer and screen. I installed a brand new digitizer screen assembly using clamps to ensure a firm and consistent seal. What could be causing the new screen to have a colored strip with various colored lines on the left side of the screen?

⟐ Commented July 17, 2024 at 16:07 MST

iPad Pro 12.9": iPad Pro continues to power cycle after battery replacement.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:51:56 -0700

My Gen 1 iPad Pro was power cycling at 3-10 second intervals when on a stock charger and cable. It would not power on at all when not connected.
I replaced the battery with one direct from IFixIT. The iPad now will power on for a period of 1-5 minutes. I have also noticed the battery will not charge past 49% and the indicated percentage drops rapidly when not on a charger. Ex. 49% directly to 29% then 13% within minutes.
Open to trying anything. Would love to get this repaired for my Grandmother.

⟐ Commented April 11, 2024 at 16:51 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Ipad asks two-factor verification every 5 secon after change password.

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:57:11 -0700

Hi Dear ,

I have an ipad 4, today Iphone 8 plus asked me to change my password , reason ;your password is too old i, well ı changed my password.

I came home this evening and my tablet asked me two code verification code constantly, when i am writing my password, it says verification again.

And this is loop.

Please help me ,

Thanks and kind regards.

⟐ Answered April 04, 2024 at 4:57 MST

iPad Pro 10.5": How can I resolve an apparent poor iPad charge connection?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:29:28 -0700

What is the best method of cleaning the charging port on my 2017 iPad Pro? The charging notifier audio and indicator goes on and off if the connector is jiggled, and often the iPad isn’t charged after a night plugged in. It does the same with different cords, so it must be the port.

⟐ Commented March 20, 2024 at 4:29 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: After charging to 100% iPad turns off due to low battery

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:23:46 -0700

Hey guys,

Recently I have problems with my iPad mini 4 Wi-FI.

After charging to 100% battery, iPad turns itself off with low battery indicator. If i try to turn it on just after - it still shows low battery and won’t start. After few tries it allows me to turn on again, it boots to the main screen, I can see that battery is at 100%, but if I try to do anything it shuts off again with the same low battery indicator.

It usually takes several tries (even more than 10) to get it running again.

Do you have any idea what could be wrong? I never let it drain to 0% and turn it off by itself.

Appreciate any help!

Thanks,

⟐ Commented February 05, 2024 at 8:23 MST

iPad 8: Doing it’s own thing

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:57:04 -0700

Hello people,

i really need your help. You guys seem to be great at giving good answers that help hence why I’m here.

I have an iPad 8th gen. It had a smashed screen of which I replaced. I did lose touch id, but other than that, all went well.

Later that night, it started doing its own thing, including zooming in. I tried everything I could think of and have made a few discoveries.

1) It happens even when the digitizer and home button are disconnected. Suggesting, it isn’t related to the new digitzer.

2) There is a buzzing noise coming from the top end of the iPad, I believe the battery connector.

3) It doesn’t want to turn off. I can’t swipe it off as it is going crazy.

4) Forcing it to turn off doesn’t work, it turns itself back on shortly after.

Please can someone advise my next steps. I’m really stuck and don’t want to have to throw away such a good iPad.

Thanks people

— the buzzing appears to be coming from battery connector

⟐ Answer edited November 30, 2023 at 15:57 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Replaced digitizer, LCD not working the same

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:35:50 -0700

I replaced the digitizer on an iPad 6 (that was working 100% aside from the shattered screen) and now the LCD is not cooperating. Blocks of grey/white/black along the top edge. It lights up; it makes the sounds when plugged in, there was even a brief moment when though half the screen was giving white lines/blocks, I even saw the Apple logo. I’ve tried reseating the connector cable, I’ve placed a card under the battery before disconnecting the LCD, I tried the hard reset…. No luck.

The power button works; the home button works. Everything else works as it should

Can anybody confirm if the LCD really is beyond repair (somehow I damaged it in the extraction?) or if it’s something else. The prongs all look good, nothings shorted… I’m at a loss.

⟐ Commented November 23, 2023 at 5:35 MST

iPad Air 2 LTE: Why does my screen have random splotches of shiny after removing case

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:21:56 -0700

Recently I took the case off of my iPad and I saw some weird stuff that will come off, but if I run my finger over it it comes right back. I need some help because I don’t want to have to look at that every day.

⟐ Commented October 25, 2023 at 10:21 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Ipad won't connect to home wifi

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:46:51 -0700

All Apple devices will not link up to home wifi. Changed password wifi and still no connect. Rebooted system and reset Apple products network system and no connect. Advices wifi password is wrong. All other android devices connected no problem.

⟐ Answered September 18, 2023 at 0:46 MST

iPad 3: Why is my replacement screen not sticking properly?

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:29:58 -0700

I ordered and replaced my busted ipad 3 glass using the instructions i obtained from ifixit. The instructions were very useful and installation was a breeze. I cleaned all the surfaces that the screen attaches to so the tape would adhere better using some light solvent being careful not to damage any internal components. For the first couple days after the repair all was well. The screen however keeps popping up along the bottom edges and I can not seem to keep it from coming up. I tried using some heat where the tape is and placed some weight on the bottom edge but the issue still exists. Please help. Thank you.

⟐ Commented September 09, 2023 at 12:29 MST

Logitech Slim Folio: Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover i5 Battery Replacement

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:55:03 -0700

Has anybody been able to replace the rechargeable batteries of the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover i5? According to the product info at https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articl..., there are no user-replaceable parts, but the user guide shows how to remove the battery for disposal (https://www.logitech.com/assets/49301/ul...). Not sure if you can put the keyboard back together after you "Pry off top cover of keyboard with screwdriver."

⟐ Edited November 14, 2025 at 7:55 MST

iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen: Using the adhesive tape to reattach the screen - Need help

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:43:43 -0700

I am struggling using this this iPad Pro 11" (2018/2020) Adhesive Strips to reattach the screen to the ipad. Has any one done this successfully? I have gone through two sets of tape.

There are no clear step by step instructions on how to apply and use the tape.

⟐ Answer edited July 12, 2023 at 11:43 MST

iPad 7 Wi-Fi: Requesting iPad 7 WiFi NAND Area Diode Mode Readings

Wed, 10 May 2023 20:23:34 -0700

Hello Everyone!

Please help me with iPad 7 WiFi NAND area diode mode readings.

Thanks!

⟐ Answered May 10, 2023 at 20:23 MST

iPad 2 CDMA: Upgrading OS of ipad

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:59:44 -0700

Please how can I upgrade my old iPad to the latest version. What steps or process can I use to upgrade my old iPad to the latest version. Please.

Thank you

⟐ Answered April 27, 2023 at 2:59 MST

iPad 7 Wi-Fi: iPad Won't Charge

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:11:25 -0700

My iPad wont charge - it seems to recognise being connected, but makes no difference to battery level. (Just stays at 1-2%). I thought it would be the port, so I thoroughly cleaned it, but Apple store advised its the battery. How difficult is it to change? (And how likely is it they are right - can anyone advise? If not, and it is the USB port, is it possible to change that?)

⟐ Answer edited September 22, 2023 at 15:11 MST

iPad Pro 9.7": Can I replace my iPad Pro 9.7" battery?

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 09:02:00 -0700

I still have my iPad Pro 9.7". I far prefer it over my iPad mini 6. However, the battery will not hold a charge. Can I replace the battery, or better still, pay for a replacement? Thanks

⟐ Answered March 26, 2023 at 9:02 MST

Smart Keyboard: Not recognizing my keyboard. Will recognize another.

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:44:08 -0700

Any ideas as to why my smart keyboard isn’t being recognized all the time? I borrowed a friends and it works just fine. Not the iPad pro 10.5 issue. Possibly a problem with the magnets in the keyboard? It works sporadicly. Don’t want to replace if I don’t have to spend the money. Any advice would be great.

⟐ Answered January 25, 2023 at 7:44 MST

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Bent lightning port won’t charge

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:54:36 -0700

I was charging my iPad when it fell of my bed and the lighting port seems to be bent inwards so it has to be at a certain position to charge is there anyway to fix it

⟐ Answered December 16, 2022 at 1:54 MST