⟐ Commented March 15, 2026 at 13:56 MST

Thanks!

⟐ Commented December 29, 2025 at 15:21 MST

⟐ Edited November 27, 2025 at 3:23 MST

⟐ Edited October 27, 2025 at 17:46 MST

⟐ Answered October 02, 2025 at 9:52 MST

⟐ Answer accepted August 05, 2025 at 2:10 MST

i was wondering if i would be able to use an lcd from my ipad 5 in my ipad 6?

Did anyone tried this before? Saw another post by someone but ifixit still lists them as compatible.

Any new attempts?

Thanks in advance

⟐ Answer edited July 15, 2025 at 11:27 MST

In the case of adhesive for the main board, high thermal conductivity would be a nice bonus.

I have removed the adhesive that come with the battery, I think it's too strong for safe removal.

I have managed to disassemble my iPad, non-destructively remove the battery (or at least, not that it matters, I have a new one in there). However, I have also removed the main board, and everything else.

A lot of component is held in place by glue. iFixit's batteries come with glue strips, but I removed them because I fear that removing it, should I ever need to, is going to be impossible, and I dont want to go through the traumatic experience of dowsing the entire inside with a quart of isopropyl alcohol and prying gently.

This also include the main board. It's not "glued", but the metal foam connecting those two are permanently destroyed upon the lifting of the board from the chassis.

I have 3M command strips, but they are too thick, the ipad probably won't close.

I also have thermal epoxy (or, thermal glue), however those set permanently, which is not useful should I want to service my iPad again.

I have tried Scotch double sided tape, but they are too weak.

I have thought of hot glue, allowing relatively easy methods of removal, however it might soften itself due to heat from device, so it's also nto great.

I am open to adhesive that is soluble. Super glue technically count as one, but it might destroy the battery and damage the board, I don't want to do that.

⟐ Answer accepted May 30, 2025 at 21:46 MST

⟐ Answered May 11, 2025 at 15:53 MST

Home button works fine - iPad lights up and when I go to enter my code, the 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0 all seem to work but the 1, 2, and 3 buttons do not respond to touch. “Delete” and “Cancel” text buttons both work.

I am able to power down (by sliding across the top of the screen) fine. Tried a hard reboot but same issue persists.

Is this a problem with the iFixit replacement screen or could there be another issue?

Thanks.

⟐ Commented May 08, 2025 at 15:26 MST

⟐ Commented April 23, 2025 at 4:12 MST

⟐ Answered April 18, 2025 at 7:41 MST

⟐ Commented April 17, 2025 at 2:27 MST

⟐ Answered April 08, 2025 at 14:20 MST

⟐ Answered April 07, 2025 at 2:08 MST

I need some advice on fixing my iPad after a repair that seems to have made things worse. Here’s what happened:

1. My iPad’s digitizer FPC connector got damaged, so I took it to a repair shop.
2. The repairman "fixed" it, but after getting it back, I noticed a 3-minute boot loop issue. The iPad would restart every few minutes and wouldn’t charge properly—it showed the charging symbol but wouldn’t gain any battery.
3. I told the repair guy about the issue, and he asked me to return the next day. When I came back, my iPad was fully charged and working fine, so I took it home.
4. I used the iPad normally for over 24 hours, including charging when low and using it until low battery. Then suddenly, while at 80% battery, it turned off and restarted at 26%. After that, the boot loop started again.
5. Now, the iPad is stuck on the Apple logo and won’t boot into iOS at all.

• Boot Loop (previously 3-minute cycle, now stuck on the Apple logo

* Battery percentage jumps (e.g., 80% → 26%)

* iPad charges, but percentage doesn’t increase

* Worked fine for 24+ hours after repair, then suddenly shut down

* Now won’t boot past the Apple logo

• Loose battery connection (maybe not reconnected properly during repair)
• Battery is faulty or not calibrated properly
• Power Management IC (PMIC) issue (damaged during repair?)
• Bad soldering on the FPC connector (could be causing a short circuit)
• Corrupt iOS software (caused by power instability?)

• Force Restart (no change)
• Charging for extended periods (no real progress)
• Letting it drain completely and recharge (didn’t help)

I don’t trust the repair guy anymore, so I’m trying to diagnose the issue myself before finding a more reliable technician.

• Should I try DFU mode and restore it using iTunes/Finder?
• Could this be purely a software issue, or is it definitely hardware-related?
• If I open it up, what should I check first?

Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

⟐ Answer accepted March 25, 2025 at 0:26 MST

Prior to replacing the battery, the only thing that would happen when I plugged it in would be the screen with the drained battery symbol and the cable diagram hinting at plugging it in to charge. After leaving it charging for a while it would never boot up past the Apple logo.

After replacing the battery I can actually unlock the iPad and mess around with a few apps before it turns off again. I am mostly asking to see if anyone has experienced this before? Did I accidentally mess up the new battery when I replaced it? I’ve looked at all other connections, and ribbons. They’re all connected how theyre supposed to be. I just don’t know if this is a battery issue or a logic board issue.