⟐ Answered January 16, 2020 at 6:08 MST

Does anyone know what is inside of the bag? I suspect it is made out of cotton with some sort of rice-type material inside.

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⟐ Commented September 05, 2020 at 9:35 MST

I had a iPad 2 come into the shop I work at with a digitizer problem, the iPad would open apps by itself and type by itself obnoxiously, not recognizing anywhere I touched the digitizer. So naturally, I replaced the digitizer thinking that would fix it.

And because of my luck, it didn't. It still had the same issue, so I replaced it with another touchscreen, and the issue was still present!

Eventually after a bit of research online I decided to do a hard reset, which was futile. And furthermore a complete factory restore on the iPad, which was as useful as the hard reset... it wasn't.

So after multiple digitizers and restores and resets, i cannot do this on my own. I need the help of IFIXIT users.

BTW: The local private school near the shop I work for all of their students are required to have iPads. The shop I work at has a deal with the school that we have to fix all of their iPads. This is one of those iPads.

I'm not sure yet as to whether go to Apple is an option right now as it's a school owned iPad. So ANY input on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

⟐ Commented May 11, 2022 at 15:26 MST

The model is A1395/ WiFi only model.

I try this link here that doesn't seem to help since I don't know who was the owners iPad from the beginning, Is there a way to unlock it with out the owners permission.

What I can see here iPad 2 is pretty much dead weight and won't be in good use if I can't get around it.

⟐ Answered October 10, 2022 at 6:54 MST

After the tear-down and replacement of the parts, I placed the screen on the device (without the adhesive) to test it before sticking it down. However the touch screen is completely unresponsive but all physical buttons work fine (home button, power, etc), So I wonder whether it's a faulty digitizer?

This problem is very frustrating as the iPad clearly works because the LCD is on, it syncs with iTunes etc. but without the touch screen, which without it makes it useless!

So I'm wondering what i could do next? Should I contact the company who supplied the new screen and request a replacement as I assume it's faulty OR should I assume that there is something else wrong on the iPad (ie logic board, faulty connector, etc!)

Thanks for reading and hopefully someone has some advice or even a solution to my frustrating problem.

⟐ Answered April 07, 2023 at 1:54 MST

The wifi is very weak, 1 bar, but if i move it right next to the router then i get 4 bar, if i move it just 10 cm away from router then its 1bar again.

I have removed the wifi board and replaced it with a known good board but it is still the same.

I have replaced the wifi cable/antenna but no go.

It is not a software problem, it is not a router problem, it is a hardware problem on the logic board but am lost as to where to look next, i have removed all the covers and checked under a microscope but cant find any corrosion or damage anywhere.

I have repaired many iPads but this one has got me flummoxed and electronics is not my forte so at this point i am truly discombobulated.

If ever i needed an "oldturkey03" at christmas its now.

⟐ Answered March 14, 2020 at 13:51 MST

I have a third broken iPad coming to my department for repair. This time, I am going to let the battery drain 100% before anything is disassembled.

Folks, I appreciate your time posting:

1) Disconnect the battery.

2) Reset iOS.

These things have been discussed here at length and have not resolved the problem. My iPad issue is still not resolved.

As I reflect on my disassembly procedure, I have considered that I did something differently the second time around. The first time, I used a plastic scribe to release the LCD cable from the logic board. The second time around, I used the mini screwdriver from the kit to pop up the retainer. Reflecting on my actions, and knowing better, using the screwdriver probably created a short across contacts and damaged the logic board, despite my working carefully. Of course, I am just guessing—but that was a difference between the two repairs I did. The first iPad repair being successful—the second, not so successful.

⟐ Answer deleted December 01, 2021 at 12:36 MST

I've been asked to repair an iPad 2 with a broken speaker. Whenever there is any sound played on the device through Music, Ringtones or Youtube etc. the speaker crackles and sounds slightly distorted.

Fair enough I thought, I'll just replace the speaker. I replaced the speaker and tried it, still the same result - crackling and slightly distorted. I thought that maybe it was a faulty part, so I returned the speaker and received a replacement. However, even with the replacement - it is still the same. I'm completely puzzled as to what exactly is causing this :-(.

I was wondering if anyone else had came across this problem, hopefully with a solution?

Thank you for your help and kind regards.

-Bob.

⟐ Commented February 08, 2024 at 7:19 MST

⟐ Answered July 29, 2020 at 8:50 MST

There is a black adhesive tape that seems to work a little better that is sold in a few spots but I was wondering if anyone has had better luck with anything else.

I heard that Apple uses some kind of Thermal tape on the original process. Is there any truth or proof to this rumor?

UPDATE: I have been using a custom adhesive solution from Bowler Tech And they have been working fantastically. We have been using them for about 3 months now and they are by far the best we have seen. If you can, get the Digitizers without any adhesive and use the Bowler Tech adhesive. Thats been working best for us. They cost a little more but they are worth it.

⟐ Commented July 11, 2019 at 13:39 MST

I replace The Front Panel of my iPad 2, following the Ifixit Guide.

All is going fine, and I put the new one without any problem.

That's only the day after that I note an erratic behaviour of my new touchscreen. The iPad seems to be under control, and turns crazy (lauching app, writing text, etc.) like someone touch the screen randomly very quickly...

It does it some time to time, and after, it works almost fine, like nothing happens...

I don't know what to do...

I thought about a Touchscreen problem ? What do U think ?

Thanks a lot ! ^^

⟐ Answer deleted September 06, 2019 at 7:39 MST

is it worth it to replace a battery on iPad 2? There are problems with iPhone's batteries that result in forced performance reduction, but i haven't found any confirmation about iPad(s) which should had same batteries.

Can you confirm it?

If that's a case will it solve new battery from ifixit? Won't it just delay same problem?

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I'm android/linux/windows user. This device was a gift from family so i don't have experiences with Apple Products.

it was useble and pretty cool at first, but then it got iOS updates and i notice performace drop from IOS 7~NOW. Could it be a problem with just battery? Or should i downgrade/look for cydia solution/Different OS for it too?

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Is it worth it to modify this device somehow? Like solder better chip, modify its frame to hold custom batteries, (custom cooling solution), etc.. ?

I want to use this device for graphic design nor project management using custom software.

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Thanks for any help! :)

⟐ Answered May 27, 2019 at 14:14 MST

As it is outside warranty and paying for fix is outside budget, I opened it and reseated all connectors but this did not fix it. I Baked the motherboard at 250Deg C for 10 minutes but that did not fix it.

Is there a component that can be replaced to fix this? Or if I applied flux and locally reheated and reseated a specific IC maybe?

Basically, does anyone know what causes this fault so I can target a solution?

Thanks in advance,

⟐ Answered January 13, 2022 at 0:37 MST

EDIT

...and i forgot to mention that the unit wasn't fully off when the cable was removed because the lock/power button didn't work.

⟐ Commented September 29, 2016 at 10:48 MST

⟐ Commented March 05, 2017 at 22:25 MST

So I have a dialog box which doesn't respond and it says,"This ipad hasn't been backed up in 15 weeks" Backups happen when this iPad is plugged in, locked, and auto connects to my WiFi network.

But, when I touch OK, it doesn't go away. I can't turn it off or use any other icons.

⟐ Commented February 20, 2014 at 0:39 MST

any suggestions.

Thanks

⟐ Commented January 24, 2023 at 2:53 MST

@pccheese @gigabit87898 @oldturkey03 @mayer

Yes I realize I haven't been here much. This remodel is kicking my butt!

⟐ Commented July 18, 2017 at 8:45 MST

⟐ Answered August 23, 2013 at 20:39 MST