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iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen: Water damaged iPad Pro M1 works but the display is black

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:13:48 -0700

Hello,

As per the title I have an iPad Pro that has suffered water damage. While the device still works, sounds can be heard etc, the display shows black but the backlight works. I have tried reconnecting the cables but to no avail. Is that more likely to be a board or LCD panel issue? Tips and suggestions are welcome. Thanks

⟐ Answered Mart 03, 2025 at 11:13 GMT-7

iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen: iPad Still not charging after battery and USB C replacement

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:46:06 -0700

I was having issues with my iPad Pro not charging as well as short battery life. Replaced the battery and the USB C port. iPad turned on okay but the new battery only had 1% battery life, so it was long enough for me to see that everything is operational, but not charging.

I did notice on the old USB C port was damaged, I wonder if something got shorted out? Any ideas? Thanks!

⟐ Answered Şubat 15, 2025 at 5:46 GMT-7

iPad Mini 6: What happens if the apple was submerge into a water

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:40:47 -0700

when my ipad was submerge into the water pool, the unit went dead. what is the most likely damage component

⟐ Answered Şubat 10, 2025 at 7:40 GMT-7

iPad 7: Pulled pads on board for charging port

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:41:54 -0700

I was trying to replace the power connector on my iPad 7 and I pulled some pads will need to use some jumper wires. Does anyone have a pin out diagram for this connector?

Thanks

⟐ Commented Ocak 13, 2025 at 18:41 GMT-7

iPad 6: Missing Pads Charge Port

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:53:55 -0700

Hello,

I am missing charge port pads for pins 5, 12, 14, and 20 for an iPad 6th Generation WIFI. Can some help me identify any test points on board where I can jump these to the connector?

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented Aralık 10, 2024 at 22:53 GMT-7

iPad 3 Wi-Fi: battery A1416 IPAD WI-FI THIRD GENERATION

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:09:02 -0700

HI,

WHEN I CLICK THE LINK FOR BATTERY A1416 TO ORDER IT, ITS SHOWS ME THE BATTERY A1389. IT IS NORMAL ? I DONT WANT TO BUY THE WRONG BATTERY AGAIN. THANKS FOR YOU HELP!

JENNIFER

MONTREAL, CANADA

iPad 3 Wi-Fi Battery Replacement,

⟐ Commented Aralık 07, 2024 at 8:09 GMT-7

iPad LTE: Is there a replacement for lightning port?

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:40:32 -0700

I tried looking through the guides but I am not seeing a lightning port replacement for an iPad8?

⟐ Answered Ekim 29, 2024 at 18:40 GMT-7

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: New display assembly won't lay flat

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:39:10 -0700

I’ve had this problem twice now and cannot for the life of me figure out what’s causing it:

After display assembly replacement for the iPad Mini 4 the new display will not lay flat on the housing. it pops up at the lower right hand side as if something is pushing it up and the adhesive will not hold it. At first I thought this was the fault of a bent frame, but after much shaping and reshaping, I’ve ruled that out. the frame is immaculate. I then went through and checked the routing on all flex and antenna cables, which is also perfect. What is causing this? I can do an iPad digi repair in my sleep but this one has me stumped. Any input would be a help. Never had this issue with Mini 4 repairs before, but now seeing it on the second device in as many weeks.

⟐ Commented Temmuz 17, 2024 at 12:39 GMT-7

iPad Pro 10.5": iPad shut down after battery replacement

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:44:46 -0700

Hello there !

After battery replacement, my iPad worked fine for some days, and started to shut down randomly when throttling on the GPU.

I opened it up a second time, and noticed that one of the battery connector was slightly pushed down, so I managed to pull it out a little.

I’m still getting the same problem : when throttling on the GPU (Procreate, and especially when running Geekbench GPU Benchmark) the iPad’s screen immediately turns off, and only reboot when plugged to a power source (ac adaptor or computer connected)

The issue occurs both plugged and unplugged.

I spent a lot of time searching for a similar problem, without finding a 100% match, and I’m wondering if this is a software or hardware related problem.

Is the battery faulty? Is the motherboard’s FPC battery connector still damaged and not sending the good informations?

Thanks for your help !

Is there a way to test the battery output power? The 3,6v reading will not be enough right?

I'm not 100% sure that the pin did not make contact, but I remember that this one was a little bit pushed down (I managed to pull it out during the second teardown)

Not my picture, but I circled the connector in red

⟐ Commented Haziran 26, 2024 at 15:44 GMT-7

iPad Mini Wi-Fi: How to remove activation lock

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:13:07 -0700

How to remove activation lock

⟐ Answered Haziran 20, 2024 at 11:13 GMT-7

iPad Air (5th Generation): Bent housing after a fall. Possible ways to straighten it?

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:55:21 -0700

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to fix an iPad Air 5th Gen with a bent corner on the top right side near the Touch ID and power button.

The Touch ID button is slightly cracked and stuck in pressed position. The housing in the corner is bent sideways which keep the button pressed. And I think that the recovery mode is always displayed when charging because of the stuck power button.

You can see the actual state in the following pictures:

Are there ways to straighten it? In a way to unstuck the button to quit recovery mode. I heard that clamps and wooden plates may help to achieve this.

If possible, I would like to avoid breaking the screen in the process.

Thanks a lot for your help!

⟐ Answered Mayıs 29, 2024 at 9:55 GMT-7

iPad Pro 13": Audio components used in iPad Pro 13

Sun, 26 May 2024 06:17:16 -0700

I didn't see this answered in the awesome teardown video. I have particular interest in the number of audio components used in this product (and manufacturer if available)

⟐ Commented Mayıs 26, 2024 at 6:17 GMT-7

iPad 7 Wi-Fi: iPad 7/8 Screen Digitizer replacement adhesive question

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:44:13 -0700

I bought the iPad 7/8 Screen Digitizer and the new digitizer has adhesive strips on it, but the kit also came with a set of precut adhesive strips. Do I need to use both or are the ones that came on the digitizer sufficient?

⟐ Answered Nisan 06, 2024 at 16:44 GMT-7

iPad Air Device: Why will my tablet not turn on?

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 18:02:39 -0700

I was using my tablet just fine last night before it randomly black screened and would not turn on. I left it to charge all night and while I was at work, but it still has not turned on. I held the power button for 20- 30 seconds and no response.

⟐ Answered Mart 30, 2024 at 18:02 GMT-7

iPad: Where to buy storage for iPad

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:31:11 -0700

Where/how do I buy a new storage module for my iPad?

⟐ Commented Mart 26, 2024 at 14:31 GMT-7

iPad Air 2 LTE: iPad randomly shuts off, can't backup

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:39:10 -0700

Over the past several weeks, my iPad has randomly begun shutting off, even when the battery is at 100% and plugged in to the original 12W charger. This initially happened once every few days, and has begun happening more often. Suddenly yesterday it got to the point where it won't stay on for even a couple minutes at a time. When it does shut off, it shows a dead battery screen.

I'm sure this is probably a battery issue, as it currently has 1117 cycles and is at 78% design capacity. What throws me off a bit though is that over half the time when I turn it back on, it shows me the multi-language hello screen and then says software update to 15.8.1 was successful. At first I thought this was a software issue, and it was running 15.7.9 and said as much. However after updating to 15.8.1 it still shows this screen when booting after a random shutdown.

I'm debating if it's even worth replacing the battery, given how old the device is. I've replaced the screen on this iPad before, not the most fun endeavor. I'm hesitant to buy any new Apple devices considering Apple's anti-repair practices, especially now that they're pairing iPhone batteries to logic boards.

In the meantime, I want to back it up so that I can migrate to a new device or not lose everything if I botch a battery swap. The problem is I can't even get it to stay on for long enough to do a backup. I've tried keeping it in airplane mode, and that hasn't helped. Is there anything I can do to get a backup out of it?

⟐ Answered Mart 18, 2024 at 9:39 GMT-7

iPad Pro 10.5": My husband dropped it and bent the corner and cracked the screen

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:38:01 -0700

Corner got bent and cracked the screen so all it had was color lines are black screen had someone that has fixed other Apple devices for me take it to fix it and then tells me it’s not fixable which he replaced the screen and I think the casing but now won’t do anything. This is my husband iPad I only wanted it fixed because I lost him last April unexpectedly. Just wanted his iPad please help

⟐ Commented Mart 12, 2024 at 7:38 GMT-7

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: Charging socket not working

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:57:59 -0700

I bought the charging socket part to replace

I wanted to ask if there is anyone here who can explain how to change? Does it need soldering?

I would appreciate an answer

Thanks in advance

⟐ Answer accepted Mart 11, 2024 at 5:57 GMT-7

iPad Air Device: I assume this screen is toast?

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:08:40 -0700

I accidentally ran the pick on the wrong side and detached the connector. Can I assume this screen is dead?

⟐ Commented Şubat 18, 2024 at 18:08 GMT-7

iPad 4: Ipad charges when off but won't charge when booted up

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:10:54 -0700

Hi fellow repair people.

I have stumbled on a puzzling situation after replacing a battery on an ipad 4 A1458

The ipad seems to charge perfectly fine while off but when it is booted into the OS it doesn't charge but it is recognized by both Itunes and my laptop. It also seems to have a hard time recognizing the home button.

Any tips, tricks or insight into the root problem would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Commented Ocak 29, 2024 at 16:10 GMT-7