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Third generation of iPad, featuring 4G capabilities, released on March 16, 2012. Model number A1430. Repairs require heat and careful prying.

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Unresponsive Digitizer After Attempted Replacement

Trying to replace a smashed digitizer on a iPad 3 4G. I have seated the cable as FAR as I can get it. Literally, I cannot get it any further. (see photo) When powered on, I get no touch at any point of the display, however the LCD works and the startup screen displays.

Is it possible I got a bad digitizer? Orderedthe digitizer from ifixit, so it's not some cheap $20 one from amazon. I can't think of anything else at this point. I don't believe the connector is damaged, shows no sign of that. The cable was not pinched, everything fit together ok.

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It is possible that the replacement digi is defective or has a damaged cable. Have you retried the original digitizer?

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The old digitizer is deader than fried chicken, smashed to bits. The ifixit guys said they test each one before sending, so they doubt its that.

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Thats definitely all the way in for sure.

Check the flex cable for any tears.

If there are no tears likely a bad digitizer. Even the expensive ones can sometimes be defective, like any electronic part.

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