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iPad 5: When I restore my ipad it says activation failed

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:33:39 -0700

My ipad is activating

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: Shows that Pin is incorrect even after entering the correct pin

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:16:47 -0700

I have not turned on this iPad for close to 2 yrs and tried to turn it on after charging. I remember the pin very clearly and have been trying to open it but it won't open with this pin number. I don't have any other apple products and haven't linked this device to anything else because I was only using it for a very specific purpose. And now I want to be able to carry it with me but am unable to unlock it. Please Help

iPad 5 LTE: fix disabled ipad for more than 10000000 minutes

Fri, 23 May 2025 23:53:48 -0700

how to fix a disabled ipad?

iPad 5: My iPad 5 not changing

Fri, 09 May 2025 11:42:38 -0700

My iPad 5 not changing

⟐ Answered May 09, 2025 at 11:42 MST

iPad 5: Can I Replace my iPad 5’s LCD with an Air 1/2?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:47:51 -0700

So recently my iPad 5th Gen LCD broke and i’m short of cash. I really need to save money for this repair so i searched online that if it is possible for me to replace the LCD with an iPad Air’s. I found a breakdown from 2017 showing that it is possible but has anyone done it before? Like anyone else in this community? I also want to know if its possible for me to use an iPad Air 2’s LCD instead of a 1’s

⟐ Answered April 23, 2025 at 3:47 MST

iPad 5: charge port doesnt work

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:56:16 -0700

whenever i plug it in. i use a powerbank to monitor the power going in and out. sometimes, it is no power, half a wat, and then if i move the connector around in the port a little, it starts charging. is it possible to replace the port.

⟐ Answer accepted April 07, 2025 at 17:56 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: How do I combine backups?

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:36:37 -0700

Hello, my iPad 3 broke a while ago so I bought an iPad 5, but I started installing apps onto it, but then I remembered that I had to get the data from my old iPad to the new one. I was wondering if there was a way to merge the data between the 2 or merge backups? Thanks!

⟐ Answer accepted March 26, 2025 at 17:36 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: How to replace the rubber gasket on the home button?

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:46:57 -0700

The rubber gasket attached to the gasket ring holder ripped off. Before I order a new rubber gasket I was looking to see how to install it. I couldn’t find any videos showing how to install it for an iPad 5th Generation.

⟐ Commented February 15, 2025 at 10:46 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: iPad 5 Home button no longer clicking after screen repair

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:44:59 -0700

I have replaced the screen on an IPad 5, transferred the original home button from old screen to new, however no matter how much I try, I can’t get the button to click properly as it should. The Touch ID still works, the button just doesn’t click, have spent hours on it trying to realign to ensure the position is perfect but not getting anywhere! I’ve done with repair many times with other models and never had an issue so not sure if it’s just something with this model? Anyone have any ideas of what to do next? I noticed there was no black dot on the home button, not sure if there was one originally or not but I added one and that didn’t seem to help.

Any ideas/solutions would be greatly appreciated????

thank you

⟐ Commented December 07, 2024 at 23:44 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: Replacement right antenna cable needed

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:37:51 -0700

Can someone point me to where i can purchase a right antenna cable for my iPad 5th generation WiFi only device? I can easily track down the left cable but no listings for the shorter right cable. I severed the cable when I was replacing the lcd. There are some listings for the GPS cable, but those are not compatible with the WiFi only model. Any help that can be provided would be appreciated.

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: 1 inch from left side not responding after installing new digitizer

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:02:53 -0700

i installed a new touch screen digitizer and for some reason about 1 inch from the left side of the screen there is no touch response at all is there a fix to this ? i bought a zentop digitizer for my a1822 ipad

⟐ Answered November 08, 2024 at 16:02 MST

iPad 5 LTE: How do I remove MDM software from my iPad?

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:49:23 -0700

I have several 5th gen iPads and 2 iPad minis that I bought but they have MDM software on them. What should I do?

⟐ Answered October 24, 2024 at 11:49 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: Number 2 on each screen that is permanent

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:07:40 -0700

I replaced the digitizer on a 5th gen iPad with a new one from ifixit, but now there seems to be a number 2 on the screen that is up near the top right near the battery indicator. it is sideways and very small, and is on each screen in the same spot, even when watching videos.

⟐ Commented October 02, 2024 at 15:07 MST

iPad 5: I haven't used it for some years and it doesnt turn on

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:00:43 -0700

I haven't used it for some years and it won't turn on

⟐ Commented September 29, 2024 at 15:00 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: unable to activate touch id on this iPad after screen replacement

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:46:03 -0700

Hello everyone,

I had a broken LCD & touch screen in my iPad 5th generation, i purchased the LCD and the screen (Item code: IF128-018-5) i replaced all parts and all looks great..! then when i started my iPad it showed me this msg: unable to activate touch id on this iPad.

So the touch ID is not working and the home button as well, not just the sensor! Please advice.

Thanks

⟐ Answered September 04, 2024 at 12:46 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: My iPad 5 Wi-Fi will not turn on.

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:39:55 -0700

Hello all, Similar to other questions but not quite all. My iPad 5th Gen Wi-Fi was working fine all weekend. Had good battery (say ~%50) and just went blank/turned off without notice. Could not turn on. Could not hard stop nor hard start. Tried the Home+Power restart. No joy. Has not turned on since. Took it to the Apple Store they could not connect to the iPad with their jumper~diagnostic plug in handheld. The store rep very kindly looked at me and said he couldn't get past the adapter plug or battery, in short, it was dead. Now it sits on my counter not working. I'd like to try and fix it if I could. Any ideas are appreciated. I am an electronics technician by trade but this one is too deep for me. I've got micro min repair credentials. If I knew where to start I could probably save it. Help me hive mind fixit people, you're my only hope.

iPad 5: What model exactly is the "Latest Model" 2017 MP2G2LL/A iPad?

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:26:13 -0700

The "Latest Model" for example MP2G2LL/A, MP2H2LL/A etc,, is this an iPad Air 2 or? Mainly trying to determine the replacement digitizer (or screen) for it. Thank you!

⟐ Answered June 17, 2024 at 9:26 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: Need some help on trace pads ipad 5th gen Charging port

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 16:54:22 -0700

What pads need to be fixed?

⟐ Answered June 16, 2024 at 16:54 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: Switching a Ipad 5 logic board to a Ipad air

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:54:19 -0700

I understand that these Ipads are both the same but will my Ipad 5 logic board line up exactly with the screw holes and cables. Meaning…will they reach and fit?

⟐ Answered June 05, 2024 at 0:54 MST

iPad 5: iPad 5th generation stuck on boot loop after the latest ios update

Fri, 31 May 2024 06:30:35 -0700

I have a 5th generation iPad, and when the latest iOS update came out, I think it was iOS version 17, and the update failed and now is stuck on boot loop. I took it to the repair shop but they said they couldn't fix it.

⟐ Answered May 31, 2024 at 6:30 MST