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Wi-Fi only version of Apple's 2nd generation iPad Air. Model A1566.

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Stuck in a bootloop and battery wont hold a charge. What next?

I picked up an iPad Air 2 for free with the intention of repairing it.


This is whats happening:

  • The Ipad wont power on unless its plugged in
  • when plugged into a computer, i get a low battery - apple logo boot loop
  • when plugged into 2w ipad charger, i get a quick flash of the red battery logo, apple logo and the screen goes black.
  • I am able to boot into DFW mode and iTunes starts the restore but cant complete since I cannot get into recovery mode.

Ive made sure the charging pins are clean and have left the iPad on a charger for a while but it has not booted.


Am i looking at a problem that can be a simple as a battery replacement? Or could it be a logic board/lightning connector?


I just hate to spend money on parts if im going to end up with a paperweight. I havent opened it up yet to check for loose connections since i didnt want to risk damaging the lcd, but that might be my next move.

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In most cases, boot looping is an indicator of a defective battery, I would start by replacing the battery first.

Replacement battery costs less than $20, make sure you buy from reputable vendors like iFixit, MobileSentrix, etc.

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