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The second generation of the iPad with Wi-Fi, GSM and CDMA models. Some models were refreshed before the iPad 3. Repair is difficult and requires heat and prying. Released on March 11th, 2011. Model numbers: A1395, A1396, and A1397.

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screen broken and dead spots

my ipad screen is cracked around the edges and has dead spots. Will replacing the screen solve dead spots or is this another problem altogether.

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If you mean “dead spots” as in the touch screen doesn’t work, yes replacing the digitizer/glass should fix that issue.

If the “dead spots” are black/discolored spots of bad pixels then you’ll also need to replace the display panel underneath.

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