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iPad 6 Wi-Fi: iPad only charges when turned off.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:12:48 -0700

Alright guys - I’ve seen this issue twice this week in my store, one with an iPad 6th gen and the other on an iPad mini 4. The device only charges when turned off. I replaced the charge port on the 6th gen because it wouldn’t charge at all before (according to the customer), and it worked fine for a day, but the customer came back now it has the same issue, but if the device is turned off and left on the charger for a bit, it will turn on with 70-80 percent battery. My thoughts are either a battery or a board, but I’m wondering if anyone has seen this issue before and has a solution. Thanks!

⟐ Commented April 23, 2025 at 4:12 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Can you replace the home button and still retain functionality?

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:18:41 -0700

Just looking to retain home button function, I am not concerned about retaining Touch ID.

If it can't this is going to push along of schools into paying for apple care.

⟐ Answered November 26, 2020 at 10:18 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Won't Charge, Won't turn on, Won't display the battery icon

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 23:14:53 -0700

Hey all, so this is my brother’s iPad that we’ve been having trouble with. As a quick backstory, he dropped it a couple of days ago. Since then whenever we’ve plugged it in, the lightning bolt symbol appears and the battery bar turns green, yet the battery keeps trickling down. We’ve already tried a hard reset and confirmed it was not the cable nor the adaptor itself, and in fiddling with it, it has now run out of battery. At first, the battery showed up as that red ‘low battery’ icon (and plugged in it didn’t have the charger icon, so again, it indicated charging). But now that won’t even show up. It’s just a black screen no matter how many buttons we press or how many hard resets we attempt. As of right now, it’s a brick with zero sign of life. What do you think could be wrong?

Thanks for reading :) x

P.S: I cleaned out the charging port as well with some paper, so that’s all dandy too.

⟐ Commented March 28, 2022 at 23:14 MST

iPad 6: My Ipad is not showing the correct color please please help

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:40:33 -0700

Guys so my mom placed my ipad on a sunny place in the house at first the colors did not change just an image that was on the screen got stuck there then the colors added on then it got worst and worst please help I tried smacking it a few times in the back did not work please please help I’m freaking out

⟐ Commented February 02, 2022 at 14:40 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Won't Charge Charge Port Issue

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:56:54 -0700

I wish ifixit would post a how to replace the charge port for the iPad 6th generation, because mine won't charge up anymore. I was able to bend the cable connector end a bit to get it to charge but now it won't do that anymore. The charge port has felt a bit loose inside for about a year now, so I know that is the issue.

⟐ Commented March 15, 2026 at 13:56 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Multiple iPads icloud locked

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:27:58 -0700

My wife and I own a small Cell Phone Repair Shop in Aus. We were recently approached by a large company here to fix 150+ ipad digitizers. They did not want to proceed with the repairs as they were expecting them cheaper than what we could do. They proceeded to tell me they would be donating them to charity etc. I offered to buy some of them. We purchased 21 in total from ipad 6 through to ipad 9 series. We have repaired all of them and had minimal issues(a couple without touch ID etc). We have been selling them off however there are 3 devices that are Icloud Locked. Speaking with the IT manager at this company he has informed me that they are locked by 3 individual staff who no longer work there. There were 2 others that were locked but they were able to unlock them for us. Is there anyway to remove the icloud/activation lock via a jailbreak process etc?. I don't want to sell these 3 if i jailbreak them, i will just give them to our kids to use. But i would like to get some use out of them as we have fully repaired them and they work just fine. Any help is appreciated.

⟐ Commented April 17, 2025 at 2:27 MST

iPad 6: Home Button doesn't work after iPad 6 screen replacement

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:01:52 -0700

I have been repairing electronics for years. Never had any issues with iPads until recently, home buttons stop working after digitizer replacement. There is no damage to the home button or the cable or anywhere. Anyone else having this problem?

Or have found a solution?

⟐ Answered January 29, 2020 at 15:01 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: iPad 6 Home Button metal contact ripped

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:28:47 -0700

Hello, I successfully managed to remove a cracked screen from my ipad 6, but right at the end, the rectangular metal contact halfway down the home button assembly ripped. Can I access my ipad contents if I wire this damaged home button in? Or is it vital to replace it?

⟐ Answer deleted November 20, 2021 at 18:28 MST

iPad 6: What Tape do apple use

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 11:18:41 -0700

Hi,

I have tried numerous tapes to apply when fixing broken screens. nothing comes close to the tape that is on the ipad in the first place, does anyone know what tape apple use, or the best alternative? even after applyng a bit of heat and then using clamps on the ipad for a couple of hrs the screen always lifts a bit. would love to find the oem tape that is used.

Dan

⟐ Commented October 08, 2019 at 11:18 MST

iPad 6: My iPad won't turn on?

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:51:34 -0700

Hi!!

2017 model iPad, it won't turn on or charge.. I have put the iPad on a 24 hour charge, I have taken it off charge and then left it for a while, I have done hard reset (6-10 times) on chargeing iPad then left it an hour and then did a hard reset off charge, I have taped it on the back… I have changed the cables and plugs even socket, I have cleaned the inside of the charger bit… I need help, I am taking it to a shop on Monday fingers crossed, I just want to know any more tips?

⟐ Answered April 25, 2022 at 4:51 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Part of screen not touch responsive after display replacement

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:23:48 -0700

Thank you for your guide. I’m almost finished but before closing the screen to the frame I’m testing whether the touch works. But on the unlock screen all numbers but 1, 2 and 3 work. What could cause this problem? I have installed the kapton tape on the replacement screen.

⟐ Answered September 08, 2020 at 9:23 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Where to buy small digitizer FPC connector 36 pin?

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:21:43 -0700

Hello,

Can you guys please share companies/links where I can buy small digitizer FPC connector 36 pin for iPad 6th gen (2018)? @refectio @arbaman

Unfortunately I don’t have any donor boards, and this is the only company I found so far but shows out of stock…

https://microsolderingsupply.com/index.p...

⟐ Answer accepted July 02, 2019 at 5:21 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Touchscreen not working after replacing the digitizer

Sun, 21 May 2023 12:37:17 -0700

I have got an iPad 6 A1893. It belonged to a family member and while they were using it, the touch screen just stopped working out of nowhere. They did not drop it or anything of the sorts .They were playing a game and it just kicked the bucket.

I assumed that replacing the digitizer was the solution at hand here, but after receiving a replacement component and fitting it, the touch still does not appear to be working, I made contact with iFixit as there is a chance the part is DOA and they will be sending me a replacement component to try.

But i wanted to ask the question here to see if anyone else has had this issue before and what other problem might be the cause of the touch not working.

As far as i can see, all capacitors, diodes etc are intact from the ones in view. But this was just from using a poor magifying glass. I do not have a microscrope or anything like that to check them with.

Any advice that can be given would be great. Let me know if i have missed any information that you would like to know.

⟐ Commented May 21, 2023 at 12:37 MST

iPad 6: Where is my order

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:02:57 -0700

where is my order home button

⟐ Commented June 04, 2022 at 15:02 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Ipad 6th Gen won`t charge

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:48:37 -0700

I have an iPad 6th Gen. It won’t charge at all. What is wrong? Used original cable to charge.

⟐ Answer accepted June 22, 2021 at 17:48 MST

iPad 6: What parts from the iPad 6 are interchangeable with the iPad 5 parts?

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 07:46:26 -0700

I know that the iPad 6 is basically like a model year refresh for the Macs, so which parts of the two iPads can be swapped with each other?

⟐ Answer accepted June 08, 2019 at 7:46 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: After battery replacement, Ipad reboots after 2 minutes,

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:18:26 -0700

After a battery replacement, the Ipad will not charge and will reboots in 1-2 minutes of being powered on. Any thought or do I have to tear it appart again and reconnect everything.?

⟐ Answered December 08, 2022 at 15:18 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: iPad 6 screw set.. help!

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:20:51 -0700

Purchased an iPad 6 in a partial state of repair, and it’s missing the four #00 4.3mm screws holding down the LCD, one #000 2.3mm for the battery connector, and three #000 1.4mm screws for the display bracket. I have been searching for hours online for a screw set and I totally can’t find it for the 6 or 5, and earlier models don’t have the right screws. Does anyone know where I could source a set or find more specific dimensions for these screws (thread length/width)? Much appreciated.

⟐ Commented July 26, 2020 at 12:20 MST

iPad 6: red And blue colors showing up

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:50:42 -0700

I recently got the iPad 6, when it fell I picked it up and it looked fine but I can see red and blue lights whenever it is showing a black screen or dimmer apps. Is there a workaround from getting a new iPad or taking it to get repaired?

⟐ Answer accepted October 10, 2019 at 17:50 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Replaced digitizer, LCD not working the same

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:35:50 -0700

I replaced the digitizer on an iPad 6 (that was working 100% aside from the shattered screen) and now the LCD is not cooperating. Blocks of grey/white/black along the top edge. It lights up; it makes the sounds when plugged in, there was even a brief moment when though half the screen was giving white lines/blocks, I even saw the Apple logo. I’ve tried reseating the connector cable, I’ve placed a card under the battery before disconnecting the LCD, I tried the hard reset…. No luck.

The power button works; the home button works. Everything else works as it should

Can anybody confirm if the LCD really is beyond repair (somehow I damaged it in the extraction?) or if it’s something else. The prongs all look good, nothings shorted… I’m at a loss.

⟐ Commented November 23, 2023 at 5:35 MST