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Hey I had to reopen an iPad mini that I repaired. At first it was fine then it started going crazy. I also put capton tape across the bottom. My question is: if I resold the ribbon cable is it going to be ok or is the damage done?
Is this a good question?
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Its almost always the IC on the digi flex cable. Its usually better to slap on a new digi and move on with your life. Its possible to desolder and resolder that chip. I did it one time to say I did it, then never touched another one. The risk v time v reward just isn't there.
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Thanks josh. I was hoping to return it to my customer today. I will give it a good test and see. I did have the ribbon cable folded a bit. I need to find a better source for digis.
Mobile Defenders and Group Vertical are both solid suppliers. Also, sign up for an iFixit Pro account and get a discount on iFixit parts.
Great info! I did sign up for the pro account too. Will see what shipping to Canada is like.
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