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Guides for the Wi-Fi version of the iPad Mini 3 (A1599). Announced on October 16, 2014, the iPad Mini 3 is the successor to the iPad Mini Retina (now known as the iPad mini 2).

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My IPAD got wet so it doesn't start after sitting in rice for 3 days.

My IPAD got wet and now won't start after sitting in rice for 3 days and in silica gel. what should I do? Is it repairable? Where should I take it? It was a gift that came with a warranty that I never used so I don't know how long the warranty is for.

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Rice does not work! save it for eating. although not that used rice...

anyway,

you will need to take the whole ipad apart, which this guide mostly covers, iPad Mini 3 Wi-Fi Logic Board Replacement

and then clean it using the directions in this guide: Electronics Water Damage

also, the battery MUST be replaced. water does not like batteries. iPad Mini 3 Wi-Fi Battery Replacement

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iPad Mini 3 Wi-Fi Logic Board Replacement

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iPad Mini 3 Wi-Fi Battery Replacement

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2 - 3 hours

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You can check the status of your coverage on any Apple product by entering the serial number Here:

https://checkcoverage.apple.com

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I typed in the serial number from the box and the IPAD and got the response that it was not recognized. now what?

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Try it again, I just put mine in to test it and it worked fine.

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