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iPad Mini 2: What could cause this strange problem with replacement digitizer?

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 01:00:18 -0700

I have repaired lots of iPads and iPad Minis, but ran into a problem this week that I have never experienced. Despite the fact that I transferred the tape along the bottom of the original digitizer to the new one, as well as all the pieces of tape that go onto the home button flex, I am still seeing issues with "ghost touches" and erratic behavior of the digitizer. I even went so far as to put tape along the edge of the other three sides of the digitizer. No changes. Even when I have the digitizer connected but lifted up and completely away from the frame, it behaves erratically. I have tried three different replacement parts with the exact same results. All parts were confirmed working in a different iPad Mini. Other troubleshooting that was performed includes copious amounts of seating and reseating the digitizer connector and hard resets.

Nothing happened during the repair that makes me believe that I damaged the motherboard, but it seems to me that's the only answer. Anyone else ever experience this or have any advice?

I suppose I should mention that this is the WiFi+4G model, just in case there's something particular about that model that is causing this to happen.

⟐ Answered agosto 06, 2018 at 1:00 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Dropped ipad mini 2. Screen looks fine. LCD needs replacing?

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:38:46 -0700

Do these kind of accidents usually only require LCD to be replaced? No cracks on the actual screen.

⟐ Answered março 01, 2018 at 17:38 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 LTE: Improper color reproduction after digitizer replacement.

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 22:14:40 -0700

Hi all,

recently i broke my ipad screen digitizer, craking it. but there was no damage to screen (inner display working fine). I gave it for repair for digitizer replacement and also asked him to put tempered glass protector (this time being very cautious). after the replacement the screen lock function which switches off display and locks ipad if i close lid of my ipad case had stopped working. Nowadays the color reproduction is drastically different. Like the red lotus ios wallpaper which is of red shade is more of pink shade in my ipad.

im afraid i had been cheated to a duplicate screen. has my screen gone bad or something? pls help me out guys

⟐ Commented dezembro 11, 2017 at 22:14 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: iPad won't turn on and iTunes doesn't recognize it.

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:38:10 -0700

After a LCD and Digitizer repair, the iPad doesn't seem to turn on at all.

⟐ Answer accepted abril 21, 2017 at 16:38 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: snapped off screw retainers on digitizer/lcd cover

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 03:30:41 -0700

I snapped off the middle screw retainer on the digitizer/lcd cover on an iPad mini 2. I was wondering first of all if it will affect anything. It doesn't seem to have any circuits or connections broken beneath it. Seems almost like it was glue under it. Second, can I use a special type of glue to place it back?

Thank you.

Here is a picture of the spot:

⟐ Commented outubro 20, 2016 at 3:30 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: New instalment of lcd and digitiser problem

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 02:45:09 -0700

Upon installation of a new lcd and digitiser on an ipad mini 2 there seems to be a problem with the lcd touching the Base of the digitizer.

It doesn't happen straight away but over a few hours with no usage of unit.

It seems to be in the middle of the display, and nowhere near the edges.

I've changed the digitizer twice, thinking it was that, but it's still happening.

Installation had zero issues, and I've taken it out twice, but it's still happening.

Please help.

⟐ Commented abril 29, 2016 at 2:45 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: Why does Airplay misrecognize my computer as speakers?

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 08:39:04 -0700

At work/school, we use the Reflector app and a D-Link Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter to allow mirroring from iPads onto the computer screen. Normally, when using Airplay in these classrooms the computer with Reflector turned on will show up as an option for Airplay like below:

On the four iPads that are recognizing the computers as speakers, it looks like this:

They all have iOS 9.0.2. and the D-Link and the iPads are on the same WiFi. I've also tried reinstalling iTunes and Reflector and restoring the iPads. The problem seems to originate from the iPads themselves, not the PC's or their iTunes programs. All the settings look the same but I did notice a difference in the availability of home sharing in the general settings on the iPad.

On the malfunctioning iPads the menu's look like this:

Even when turned on off it still doesn't work:

On the iPads that display Airplay the way I want it the home sharing option is not available:

I've been troubleshooting this for over two weeks now and I would greatly appreciate any help.

⟐ Commented março 14, 2016 at 8:39 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: Touch not working after replacing glass ipad mini 2

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:24:45 -0700

I got a iPad Mini 2. The digitizer and LCD were both broken. So I changed the LCD and it is working fine. I tested the ipad before closing it but the touch screen does not respond, or it responds strangely. I have tried now with 4 different digitizers with same result. And I have not bent the cable (I know all about that). Take a look at a video I took here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8z63y3t1rqsr18...

I checked the digitizer connector and it seems fine. What am I doing wrong?

As you see when I press the touch screen the area is marked with at box. I was now able to get past the first screen but when I press the keyboard on the screen the keys are marked with a border around the key but nothing shows in the password field.

**UPDATE**

I tried to put back the original digitizer to test it even if it is broken. No better luck. But now the iPad boots to the Apple logo and then goes black. I have to unplug the battery and start up again and the same thing happens, Apple logo - then black! What the heck is happening?

**UPDATE**

Like I wrote in my comment down under everything is working now!

⟐ Commented dezembro 16, 2015 at 0:24 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: My screen keeps flickering. Help Please!

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:49:06 -0700

The screen keeps on flickering. Help!

Touch is working fine but display has gone all crazy.

⟐ Commented dezembro 14, 2015 at 20:49 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: Why my screen is flickering and jumping after digitizer replacement?

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:26:17 -0700

Hi, I replaced the digitizer of my ipad mini retina, and as soon as I replaced it and set everything back, I turned on and noticed not only I broke the LCD internally but the screen is flickering and the image jumping all around the LCD. I don't know if this is happening because the LCD is broken and as soon as I replace the LCD the problem will stop or because other issues, maybe the connector or the cable of the LCD.

I have read a lot of stuff here regarding the tape on the digitizer contact, I tried it with no success.

I have also available pictures of the digitizer and lcd connectors on the motherboard

Please help, I don't want to pay $400 for a new iPad!

⟐ Commented novembro 24, 2015 at 19:26 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: Why are there horizontal bands, black and colors across top of display

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:03:31 -0700

There is a black or dark gray band about ¾ inch in height across the top of the display (or on side in portrait) alongside a thin red line and a blue one. There are also three light gray bands across the middle that are also about ¾ inch deep.

Here is an image of the display problem. Since it doesn't show up in the screen shots does that indicate a problem with LCD?

⟐ Commented setembro 22, 2015 at 16:03 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: ipad cannot turn on after update

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:10:53 -0700

can anyone help me....my ipad cannot turn on after update..

see pictures...tq

⟐ Answered abril 09, 2015 at 22:10 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: How to fix a broken iPad mini retina screen

Sat, 03 May 2014 00:33:50 -0700

I have a broken iPad mini retina screen. How could that be repaired and what cost. Apple Store cost is 249.

⟐ Answered maio 03, 2014 at 0:33 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Display streaked glass not broken

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:36:24 -0700

Hi, the iPad mini I have to repair is a A1489. It was damaged on the back side. Looks like it was bent. The glass is intact but I think it’s the LCD that isn’t working properly. I may have to take it apart to make sure there are no other damages. When I was able to turn it on, a partial screen appeared with the appearance of shattered glass, with many colours.

Should I risk purchasing the LCD and digitizer? Thank you.

⟐ Commented abril 21, 2020 at 12:36 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Won't charge after new battery

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:54:05 -0700

Replaced battery that customer thought battery was dying and iPad mini was fine. I had lock screen with home picture and pin came up so I knew it was good to go. I plugged it in and went to bed. Next day I went to check it so I could deliver it and it had not charged at all. I can plug it in (with OEM cable and block) and I get the flashing low battery and lightning symbol but it never charges. Thoughts?

⟐ Answered fevereiro 18, 2020 at 6:54 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 LTE: HELP! Missing solder pad on Touch screen connector iPad mini 2

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 15:19:22 -0700

I was missing 3 but solved 2 now I just need to figure out were to jump the pin 9 and I'm done.

Please help!!! @fixlab !!!

⟐ Answered dezembro 15, 2019 at 15:19 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 LTE: Can I use the glass and battery from a mini 2 on a mini 1

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:44:31 -0700

I recently found a iPad mini 1 in a recycling center. The battery is a bit bloated and the glass is cracked. Can I use the glass and battery from a mini 2 to fix the mini 1? I dont need the LCD just the glass. Thanks!

⟐ Answer accepted janeiro 09, 2019 at 5:44 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: iTunes Cable error 4013

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:01:28 -0700

i have try restore come out error 4013 and red screen what is the problem??

⟐ Answer accepted novembro 07, 2018 at 12:01 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: Only Glass broken, can I exchange only that?

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:46:54 -0700

Hi,

where can i buy the glass part of the display of the Mini 2, and can i somehow only exchange this part of the display?

(since it is broken and touchscreen and lcd seem to work flawlessly)

Thanks for answers!

Niklas

⟐ Answer accepted agosto 07, 2018 at 9:46 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: It just doesn't make sense!

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 13:07:18 -0700

Custy brought in iPad mini 2. She said she did the repair herself, worked fine for a year and a half. Then after updating the home button stopped working. When I tested it at first, the power button isn't working, it charges but the display won't come on, home button still doesn't work. Decided to put a new glass digitizer on, put it into dfu, works just fine! Except when plugged in, at first it says charging, then after a second or two, says not charging

⟐ Answer accepted junho 17, 2018 at 13:07 GMT-7