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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: no display no indicator of charging

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:54:15 -0700

no display no indicator of charging

⟐ Edited July 04, 2026 at 7:54 MST

Dell XPS 18: How to replace toucscreen digitizer

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:10:12 -0700

Hi, have you got a guide on how to replace the Dell XPS 18 touchscreen digitizer? Thanks!

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: no display on tablet

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:37:31 -0700

it power up ok but no display at all

⟐ Answered July 04, 2026 at 3:37 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4: SM-T535 LCD flex ribbon cable broken

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:36:05 -0700

hello maybe someone know where could i buy an LCD ribbon cable because it have snapped upon dropping tablet but i cannot find anywhere to buy it. The cable is a white and blue looking ribbon that connects the LCD. Any help would be greatly appreciated

⟐ Commented July 03, 2026 at 8:36 MST

Lenovo Tab 4 8: Why is the Google play not functioning and also every app

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:44:05 -0700

My Lenovo tablet said every time the Google play is not working and every apps that I install

⟐ Commented July 03, 2026 at 7:44 MST

Asus MeMO Pad 8 ME181C: Why does YouTube not work sometimes

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:01:07 -0700

Some days YouTube will work and then some days it says YouTube not available as too old.

⟐ Answered July 03, 2026 at 7:01 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2: Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro SM-T900 Overheating

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:34:39 -0700

What could be possibly causing my tablet to overheat, usually while playing games?

⟐ Commented July 02, 2026 at 19:34 MST

iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen: top volume button isn't working

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:33:35 -0700

the top volume button is stuck. is there any way to fix that?

⟐ Answered July 02, 2026 at 16:33 MST

Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 11: Why does my tablet battery drain so quickly?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:33:52 -0700

My tablet always discharges much faster than before, even when turned off and with no app tabs open.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1: My kids hit factory reset now it's asking for password and I don't kno

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:52:33 -0700

My kids hit factory reset now it's asking for password and I don't know it what do I do

⟐ Commented July 02, 2026 at 7:52 MST

DigiLand DL1010Q: Why won't it hold charge?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:58:36 -0700

I fully charged my DigiLand DL1010Q but the batter only lasts for a short amount of time. My device used to hold charge for hours upon hours, and now it only lasts an hour, if that.

⟐ Answered July 01, 2026 at 19:58 MST

Tablet: Why my tablet is not getting on?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:26:47 -0700

My tablet verssed motion E1.1 is not turning on

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 Wi-Fi: How to remove water in it

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:41:10 -0700

How can I get the water out of the tablet

Kobo Clara Colour N367: Repaired screen only displays lines

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:38:30 -0700

I replaced my Clara Color screen with the kit, the backlight works but the screen is only displaying horizontal lines. How do I get the display to work?

⟐ Answered June 30, 2026 at 1:38 MST

Kobo Libra 2: Screen white and light flashing

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:59:16 -0700

Hi, I tried to upload a file with Calibre and the Libra 2 stopped working. I tried to reset it, but screen became white and flash began lightening. Now I can turn it on and off, but basically nothing happens, but screen is white and light is flashing. When plugged, PC recognized something but is not able to identify the device. Any idea? Thanks.

⟐ Commented June 29, 2026 at 21:59 MST

Kobo Clara BW: Screen frozen after fall

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:33:37 -0700

I dropped my 4-year old Kobo Clara BW HD on to a hard floor. Case came slightly loose but clipped back easily. Unfortunately now when it powers up, you can see there is light behind the screen, but the cover of the book i was reading is frozen in place and unresponsive. Any idea if it can be repaired? Thanks

⟐ Answered June 29, 2026 at 19:33 MST

Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE: Firmware Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:54:53 -0700

How we will doing Firmware Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7

iPad Air: Battery will not charge past 1%

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:17:42 -0700

My ipad air only charges to 1%. The battery is flat and when I attached the lightening cable it will make the icon of the cable disappear and show a battery in the middle of the screen that appears to be charging. The ipad gets to 1% and turns itself on but that is as high as it gets. Eventually the screen goes black again and the ipad does not recognise that the cable is still attached. If I remove the cable from the wall charger and put it into the USB on my laptop the whole process begins again until I change it back to the wall charger. I have tried different cables and chargers, some Apple and some not. I initially replaced the charge port as it seemed that was the issue because I could wriggle the cable and get the ipad to show charging. I have checked the soldering and it all appears fine. I Have tried the reset method and leaving the charger attached all night but nothing changes. I am beginning to think the problem may have been the U2 chip all along. Does anyone else think that is a fair assessment or is there something else I should be looking at?

⟐ Answered June 29, 2026 at 2:17 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1: Forgot lock code won't power off can't perform reset?

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:47:38 -0700

I forgot my screen lock code and can't power off to perform reset what's next option?

⟐ Commented June 28, 2026 at 9:47 MST

Kobo Libra 2: Kobo Libra 2 dead after 1 month of no use - no charge LED, no response

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:43:56 -0700

Looking for advice before I commit to a battery replacement.

My Kobo Libra 2 was working perfectly with no signs of battery degradation whatsoever. Normal charge times, normal runtime, no swelling, no issues. It then sat unused for about a month. Now it's completely unresponsive:

- No charging LED when plugged in (from any source)

- No response to short or long power button presses

- Screen stays blank, no "Powered off" message, no boot logo, nothing

What I've already tried:

- Multiple USB-C cables (data-capable, known good)

- Multiple power sources, including a 2A wall adapter (not just computer USB)

- Power button hold for ~30 seconds, then attempted reboot

- Left it plugged into the wall adapter overnight, no change in the morning

- Inspected the USB-C port, it's clean with no lint or debris, and the connector seats fully

Kobo support told me it's out of warranty and pointed me to iFixit as their repair partner. I understand iFixit doesn't currently stock a genuine Kobo battery for the Libra 2 specifically (only for the newer Colour models), so I'd be sourcing an aftermarket 305080 cell.

My questions:

1. Given that the device was fully healthy a month ago and just sat unused, does this sound like a deep-discharged battery latched off by the protection circuit, or could it be something on the motherboard?

2. Anything else worth trying before I open it up?

3. For the Libra 2 specifically, any tips on the battery swap? Recommended sources for a pre-wired 305080 to avoid soldering directly to the board? Anything to watch out for on disassembly?

Thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented June 28, 2026 at 1:43 MST