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iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Is a hot plate for screen removal the way to go?

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:54:15 -0700

I've been repairing iPad screens for a while now. I've been using a hot air gun. I was told that a hot plate is the way to go and makes removing the screen that much easier and quicker. Do you guys think this is true? Is it worth the investment to buy one? What temperature do you set it at? Do you heat both sides? And how long do you leave it on for? Thanks!

⟐ Commented July 11, 2025 at 9:54 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: iPad won't turn on at all with perfectly working battery

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:26:59 -0700

My iPad 4th gen 16gb wifi won't turn on at all or show that it is charging when plugged in with a perfectly working battery, i'd like any help i can get.

⟐ Answered April 09, 2024 at 12:26 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Ipad asks two-factor verification every 5 secon after change password.

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:57:11 -0700

Hi Dear ,

I have an ipad 4, today Iphone 8 plus asked me to change my password , reason ;your password is too old i, well ı changed my password.

I came home this evening and my tablet asked me two code verification code constantly, when i am writing my password, it says verification again.

And this is loop.

Please help me ,

Thanks and kind regards.

⟐ Answered April 04, 2024 at 4:57 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Turn on iPad without battery

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:40:13 -0700

I bought a used iPad without battery inside, can I turn it on(at least apple logo)or view it in iTunes

⟐ Answer accepted January 22, 2024 at 11:40 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Black screen no power light tried reset nothing seems to working

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 22:13:48 -0700

There is black screen on my iPad no sign of life , I tried all the reset options nothing worked, I had this happen before and reset was very easy then , This time nothing worked and no green power light or showing any life left at all don’t know get new one or worth getting this one fixed again ??

⟐ Commented December 27, 2023 at 22:13 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: How can I update my browser as apple no longer supports ios?

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:05:16 -0700

Browser for ipad 4. It's working perfectly but as I cannot upgrade browser I can't upgrade apps. Any solutions?

⟐ Answer edited September 16, 2023 at 5:05 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: LCD cable connection point

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:16:16 -0700

When replacing my digitiser and reinserting the LCD cable to the connector- the small grey bit not the door but just near it broke slightly. This boy covers the LCD cable connector and a little piece has broken off. Will this affect the connection. I have a photo but it won’t load here

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: I replaced my iPad 4 screen and now it won't

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:09:27 -0700

I just changed my screen on my iPad 4, during the initial repair my iPad jumped on, I didn't want to damage it so I waited for the battery to run empty. This took several days. then I still waited even longer to get to it, at least 4- 5 weeks.

Finally, I continue the repair, run into a couple of snags. The digitizer cable where the little black plastic thingy that locks the cable in broke. It's so small I could not get it to click down because it came loose. However, I laid it in there and placed the tape back and other tape to hold the cable in. It seem to be in there so I connected the screen cables back. I notice the speaker cable next to the home connector also came loose when pulling back the black tape, but I placed tape on top to hold it down as well. Then screwed the Digitizer down and it seems to be holding everything in place. I've been recharging for about a hour just to check if everything is working properly before I fix in the screen completely. The first thing I notice is that it won't turn on. And It's seems that everything is in place, but it won't turn on.

Do you think the digitizer connector is not in good enough, and would that even effect the battery? Or should I just continue to charge it overnight. because the battery has been out for about 4 to 5 weeks.

Or do you think that the little black plastic piece that is a lock for the connector on the Digitizer is the problem? And can it operate without the little black plastic lock. And can tape replace the little black plastic lock instead? These parts are so delicate, I noticed. What protocol should I do next to know if the battery is charging or that I've connected everything properly. Any suggestions to help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Tanesha

Unfortunately I don't have an iPad schematic. The digitizer cable is not broken it's the little black plastic thing that locks it. it's really fragile. and it's on the logic board. The cable itself goes in fine and it seems snug in place as well. And my battery was completely discharged. So I'm charging it. How can I check to know if the battery is actually charging up? And does that plastic connector lock be causing the problem?

⟐ Answered June 19, 2023 at 20:09 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: After doing my repairs (battery and screen) I have problems

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:16:02 -0700

Now that I’ve replaced everything and got the tablet back together, the touch screen won’t work and the power button doesn’t work. Also the adhesive that holds the screen down isn’t working to well

⟐ Commented May 25, 2023 at 9:16 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Is iPad 4 LCD the same as the iPad 3?

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:36:36 -0700

I know the digitizer for the iPad 4 is the same as the iPad 3. We have repaired iPad 4 and have had no problems. But is the LCD the same connection and part? Can I use the iPad 3 LCD's I Have in stock to replace a broken LCD for a client?

⟐ Answered April 11, 2023 at 15:36 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: My iPad shows charging symbol, but is not charging...

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:29:12 -0700

My iPad shows charging symbol, but is not charging...

See image, it is showing the charging symbol, but not charging... What is going on?

⟐ Commented February 08, 2023 at 19:29 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Can I upgrade my ipad4 from 32k to 64k?

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:28:47 -0700

Can I upgrade my ssd drive from 32 to 64 on my ipad4?

⟐ Answered December 30, 2022 at 16:28 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: My top ribbon doesnt work

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 05:34:28 -0700

When I was changing the battery I had to unplug the top ribbon that holds the aux, cameras and power button and now ive plugged it back in the whole top ribbon doesnt work what could I have done or fix it?

To add to that now it doesnt turn on at all after Ive closed it to make sure its properly plugged in

⟐ Commented December 10, 2022 at 5:34 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: No LCD power after digitizer replacement

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:29:31 -0700

I have replaced a cracked digitizer on this iPad previously (and have done this on a number of iPads so I have some experience). This time, it cracked from being dropped on a hard floor. I noticed that the power button had also stopped working. I didn’t bother to attempt this repair this time.

I pulled the cracked digitizer off, no issues, plugged the new one in, replugged the LCD in (which had worked just fine), and there’s apparently no power to the LCD. When pressed, the home button causes the beep-beep of Siri coming on so I know there is power and something is working, I just can’t get the LCD to come back. Any suggestions are appreciated. Somehow, I don’t think replacing the power and volume button would fix this issue but I will attempt it next.

⟐ Answer accepted November 15, 2022 at 7:29 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Why can't I connect to ANY wifi access point?

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:21:19 -0700

I can see wifi access points in range, but cannot connect to them. Open or secured makes no difference. What could be causing my issue?

⟐ Answered November 04, 2022 at 9:21 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Black spot appearing on screen

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:32:27 -0700

I have found my old iPad 4th gen and see a black spot on the screen, does that mean the battery is swelling?

⟐ Commented October 22, 2022 at 16:32 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Unable to check for software update

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:31:52 -0700

I’m trying to update my iPad fourth generation

⟐ Commented October 22, 2022 at 5:31 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi Antenna or Chip?

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 20:56:45 -0700

Not really a question; more like asking for confirmation of my assessment!

The Wi-Fi option is grayed out on the iPad. Bluetooth is switchable, but cannot locate devices. I’ve reset the network settings, all settings, and done a full restore of the iPad, and so I’m fairly certain it’s not software. My assumption is that it’s the Wi-Fi antenna and not the chip itself because I still have a MAC address for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Also, there’s no physical damage to the unit; everything looks like it’s in great shape.

Do you think I’m right? Thanks for your help in advance!

⟐ Answer accepted September 24, 2022 at 20:56 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: My ipad is getting detected in PC but not taking charging from wall ch

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:26:24 -0700

I changed wire, charger, port with flex cable, tried recovery mode flashing of software from i tunes nothing worked. Only that after flashing it took charging for a couple of plug ins and then stopped again. Please guide

⟐ Commented September 06, 2022 at 17:26 MST

iPad 4 Wi-Fi: sections of screen not responding

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:58:11 -0700

Only a small section of my iPad4 screen works (i.e. accepts input). The screen is not cracked. If I understand correctly, there's the Touch Screen Digitizer and the LCD lies behind it. Is that correct? Which part would I need? Thank you!

Somewhat similar post: iPad 4 Broken Screen issue

⟐ Answered August 14, 2022 at 13:58 MST