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<title><![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device &quot;iPad Mini 2 LTE&quot;]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:21:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: cellular disabled by vendor]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I purchased a used Model a1490 from a baggage reclaim store. The cellular function is disabled. The model number reported in general/about is mf066ll/a. There is not a mini sim installed. I have installed one and it has made no difference. When I ourchased the unit the clerk said they disabled the cellular. I'm wondering if there is a way to return that functionality</p>

<p>Thank You</p>

<p>⟐ Commented December 14, 2016 at 11:45 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/331932/cellular+disabled+by+vendor</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:45:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Replacing fpc connector because touch screen is not working]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello</p>

<p>The touchscreen on my iPad is not working. The home button works fine. I have noticed a damaged pin in the fpc connector.</p>

<p>I wanted to ask is replacing FPC connector too advanced for a beginner? I have watched many videos showing how to do it and I feel fairly confident on doing it. Just wanted to make sure.</p>

<p>Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks</p>

<div class="clearer"></div><div class="headerContainer"><h3 id="Section_Update_04_13_Num_2017" class="header">Update (04/13/2017)</h3></div>

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<p>here is the picture.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered September 22, 2023 at 3:14 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/390490/Replacing+fpc+connector+because+touch+screen+is+not+working</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 03:14:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Lcd no display one missing part.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Can anybody help me what function of this component?</p>

<p>Is that make the lcd no display at all?</p>

<p>I try to check baclight components all work.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Here the component that missing.</p>

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<p>⟐ Commented December 29, 2017 at 11:00 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/307026/Lcd+no+display+one+missing+part.</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:00:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Improper color reproduction after digitizer replacement.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>recently i broke my ipad screen digitizer, craking it. but there was no damage to screen (inner display working fine). I gave it for repair for digitizer replacement and also asked him to put tempered glass protector (this time being very cautious). after the replacement  the screen lock function which switches off display and locks ipad if i close lid of my ipad case  had stopped working. Nowadays the color reproduction is drastically different. Like the red  lotus ios wallpaper  which is of red shade is more of pink shade in my ipad.</p>

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<p>im afraid i had been cheated to a duplicate screen. has my screen gone bad or something? pls help me out guys</p>

<p>⟐ Commented December 11, 2017 at 22:14 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/250379/Improper+color+reproduction+after+digitizer+replacement.</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 22:14:40 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: HELP! Missing solder pad on Touch screen connector iPad mini 2]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<div class="imageBox imageBox_left"><img src="https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/f1M3Ivr2EQ6tVtRQ.standard" width="119" height="225" class="hasMenu hasLarge" alt="Block Image" onclick="window.open(&quot;https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/f1M3Ivr2EQ6tVtRQ.huge&quot;, '', 'width=633,height=1200')" /></div>

<p>I was missing 3 but solved 2 now I just need to figure out were to jump the pin 9 and I'm done.</p>

<p>Please help!!! <a class="user-mention-link notranslate" href="/User/1783595/Fixlab+Electronics">@fixlab</a> !!!</p>

<p>⟐ Answered December 15, 2019 at 15:19 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/606664/HELP!+Missing+solder+pad+on+Touch+screen+connector+iPad+mini+2</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2019 15:19:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Can I use the glass and battery from a mini 2 on a mini 1]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I recently found a iPad mini 1 in a recycling center. The battery is a bit bloated and the glass is cracked. Can I use the glass and battery from a mini 2 to fix the mini 1? I dont need the LCD just the glass. Thanks!</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted January 09, 2019 at 5:44 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/540691/Can+I+use+the+glass+and+battery+from+a+mini+2+on+a+mini+1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:44:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Image burning around the edges of my iPad mini 2 retina...]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I just replaced the retina LCD on my iPad mini 2 LTE and upon booting up, the screen edge about a half inch thick is showing lighter ring and images burned into the corners. Is this a bad LCD screen or an issue with the backlight?</p>

<p>⟐ Answered December 22, 2016 at 11:00 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/361723/Image+burning+around+the+edges+of+my+iPad+mini+2+retina...</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:00:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Very light nail remover smell]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Greetings!</p>

<p>I changed my iPad mini 2 battery recently to an unknown manufacturer model and it started rebooting every 2 - 3 minutes.</p>

<p>I purchased then old original battery and the rebooting problem is now gone.</p>

<p>But another problem is I sniffed the battery for some reason :) and found it smells like nail polish remover.</p>

<p>The smell is very light and could be noticed if I sniff the battery itself only, but it worries me.</p>

<p>The battery doesnt have any signs of physical damage.</p>

<p>Two questions so far then:</p>

<ul><li>Do I have to replace the battery?</li><li>Where to buy good working battery or how to distinguish good one?</li></ul>

<p>Thanks a lot!</p>

<p>⟐ Commented December 04, 2016 at 7:20 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2016 07:20:55 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Sporadic reboting with a blue screen]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Greetings!</p>

<p>I have a problematic Mini 2 - it reboots sporadically, flashing blue for a split second.</p>

<p>The problem is the device is actually assembled from a lot of parts of different devices, so I need to know potetial roots of the problem  at least.</p>

<p>Say, could it be wrong battery or software problem or what else?</p>

<p>The only thing I found the issue occurs if to use wrong screw to attach the plate covering LCD etc connectors, but its unlikely... (Im pretty sure I didnt)</p>

<p>Please help how to diagnose.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted October 17, 2016 at 14:06 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/339832/Sporadic+reboting+with+a+blue+screen</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:06:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Capacity issues on 16GB iPad mini 2 (WiFi + Cellular)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>On iOS 7.1.2, I had 12.7 GB of capacity on my iPad but after restoring it to iOS 8.4, it only has 11.8 GB capacity. I want to know why?</p>

<p>⟐ Answered July 09, 2015 at 1:36 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/241171/Capacity+issues+on+16GB+iPad+mini+2+(WiFi+++Cellular)</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 01:36:53 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: solution for ipad Mini 2 Blue Screen Loop..?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Ipad mini 2 retina showing apple then stuck on blue screen after digitizer replacement</p>

<p>Plzz give any perfect solution</p>

<p>I m in a big trouble</p>

<p>Plzz help..</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/223849/solution+for+ipad+Mini+2+Blue+Screen+Loop..</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:06:43 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Touch doesn't work, but Home does. LCD stops working after boot]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I replaced the LCD and Digitizer on a Ipad Mini 2 (A190). Here is a list of my problems.</p>

<p><strong>1)</strong> After replacing both the LCD and digitizer, the ipad was in need of charging. The LCD turns on to display the red battery. Confirms the LCD works.</p>

<p><strong>2)</strong> After the boot logo and the ipad charged, the LCD works for a few minutes to display the homescreen, then goes blank.</p>

<p><strong>3) </strong>During those few minutes of the LCD working, I tested the digitizer. The home button works, but touch does not.</p>

<p><strong>4) </strong>The power button does not respond to turn the ipad display on. Only the home button turns on the display.</p>

<p><strong>5)</strong> LCD goes blank. I reconnect the charger to verify if the ipad is dead. It is not as there is a connecting charge sound.</p>

<p><strong>6)</strong> After letting the ipad die over a 24hr period, the LCD works again to display the dead-battery logo.</p>

<p><strong>7)</strong> I did not disconnect the battery at all during this installation; however, the iPad was completely dead during installation.</p>

<p>Any idea what's going on? This is new to me after years of ipad screen repairs. First time experiencing this.</p>

<div class="clearer"></div><div class="headerContainer"><h3 id="Section_Update_03_01_Num_2018" class="header">Update (03/01/2018)</h3></div>

<p>I have just now tried to use a new digitizer. The problem is still persisting though. LCD works fine. The digitizer touch is not responding at all, home button responds. I made sure to test the power button, volume, and silence switch, they are all unresponsive once the ipad is charged in addition to the inoperable touch feature.</p>

<p>Attached is a photo of my ports.</p>

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<p>⟐ Commented September 22, 2023 at 3:20 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/464905/Touch+doesn&#039;t+work,+but+Home+does.+LCD+stops+working+after+boot</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 03:20:29 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: What is GPIO_GRAPE_IRO_L on the Touch Connector responsible for?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I've got an Ipad with a ripped touch connector, all damaged pads I marked red in the image. Only pin 16 aka 23 is problematic. In the schematic it's listed as GPIO_GRAPE_IRO_L. Aside from trying to figure out how to fix/ bodge it, as there is no connected component near, with the connecting pin being in the middle of an IC and it's brother on the B side, what does this specific pin do? Is it redundant or maybe doesn't play a role for basic single finger touch and is only used for something like 3D touch?</p>

<p>I've never read a schematic before so I'm a bit clueless...</p>

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<p>⟐ Commented March 06, 2023 at 23:23 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/772498/What+is+GPIO_GRAPE_IRO_L+on+the+Touch+Connector+responsible+for</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:23:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Why tablet won’t turn on after digitizer replacement?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Got a mini 2 cellular tablet from a friend that said someone replaced a cracked digitizer but then the tablet wouldn’t turn on. So now I’m looking at it and when i took it apart the battery connector didn’t seem fully connected in. I checked the ipad with a tristar tester and everything was ok but it said the battery wasn’t connected.After i disassembled it it took a charge with high amps 2.12 or so then gradually went down to zero in the morning. So now reassembled it wont turn on. Strange that person wanted to keep divice after it wouldn’t work for parts… besides replace screen to see if it (suddenly went bad) Can you think of anything that i’m missing ? Thanks for your thoughts !</p>

<p>⟐ Commented March 01, 2019 at 15:26 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/552315/Why+tablet+won%E2%80%99t+turn+on+after+digitizer+replacement</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 15:26:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Ipad Mini 2 digitizer]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>replaced digitizer and after mini didn't work won't power on? checked all conections charged batt no go. this is an iPad mini A1490. any sugestions on what try next?</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted October 13, 2018 at 10:08 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/456734/Ipad+Mini+2+digitizer</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2018 10:08:24 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Is this the correct part?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello.</p>

<p>I have an iPad mini 2 LTE A1490. I need a digitizer with the IC chip and I encountered this item on your store: <a href="http://eustore.ifixit.com/en/Parts/iPad-Parts/iPad-Mini-1st-Gen-Retina-Front-Panel-Digitizer-Assembly.html?listtype=search&amp;searchparam=ipad%202%20mini" title="http://eustore.ifixit.com/en/Parts/iPad-Parts/iPad-Mini-1st-Gen-Retina-Front-Panel-Digitizer-Assembly.html?listtype=search&amp;amp;searchparam=ipad%202%20mini">http://eustore.ifixit.com/en/Parts/iPad-...</a></p>

<p>Is it compatible with this model? Thanks</p>

<p>⟐ Commented July 10, 2018 at 5:50 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 05:50:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: Is this a battery leak?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I opened an iPad Mini earlier to replace the screen and found a shiny coating on one end of the battery.  Does this look like a battery leak?</p>

<p><a href="https://imgur.com/a/6R1N2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Image</a></p>

<p>The coating is already dry and feels fairly smooth.  It only appears along the top of the battery along the edge that's exposed under the LCD shield plate.  There's no sign of fluid below the battery or elsewhere in the iPad.  This device has been repaired before.</p>

<p>If it's not from the battery, is there anything else in there that might leak?  The LCD looks fine.  There were no reported battery issues, either.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer edited February 14, 2018 at 23:25 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/462401/Is+this+a+battery+leak</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 23:25:05 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: The touch screen does not work on iPad Mini 2 LTE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The touch screen does not work, I have changed the glass and it has stopped working the following week.</p>

<p>Perform the change of touch glass by a fall. The glass broke. I made the switch and the tablet worked perfectly for one week. But one nigth after loading it ... the tablet stopped working the next morning.</p>

<p>The first option is a reboot ... it did not work. The iPad's touchpad did not work after restart.</p>

<p>I have to add that I replaced a new glass to rule out that it was not crystal failure. I think the error may come from the motherboard.</p>

<p>I took all precautions for repair. I disconnect the battery and all the terminals following the indications of ifixit.</p>

<p>The iPad, It ran for a week perfectly, but stopped working the touchpad. The iPad turns on and can connect to iTunes, but I need the touchpad to unlock it.</p>

<p>Can anybody help me? Anyone have a previous solution?</p>

<p>Thank you so much.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer deleted November 22, 2016 at 17:25 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/354260/The+touch+screen+does+not+work+on+iPad+Mini+2+LTE</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:25:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: home button no clicking iPhone 5s]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have to replace the screen on my ipad the digitizer is messing up.  the screen comes with the digitizer right?</p>

<p>Also need to repair the home button the button looks and moves but the switch is not clicking is there a repair package i can buy for the home button?</p>

<p>⟐ Answered May 31, 2016 at 13:03 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/314718/home+button+no+clicking+iPhone+5s</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 13:03:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[iPad Mini 2 LTE: iPad Mini 2 Suddenly Won't Go to "Home", Shows "Slide to Setup"]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Suddenly my iPad Mini2 Model A1489 now shows &quot;Slide to Setup&quot; Instead of its usual &quot;Slide to turn on&quot; when I plug it in or turn it on using the &quot;Sleep/Wake&quot; button.  The iPad was working fine the day before, and all I did was turn it off and unplug it, as usual.  The next day, when I plugged it in, the iPad responded with &quot;Slide to Setup.&quot;  It recognized my password, then said &quot;Connect to Wifi&quot; and &quot;Connect to iTunes.&quot;  Since I do not have Wifi, I connected the iPad to my old Mac that still has iTunes. The iPad beeps, and the iPad window on my computer shows the title of my iPad, but the rest of the window is blank, with the Apple logo but no menu, settings options, or content.  At the same time, my iPad screen still shows &quot;Connect to iTunes.&quot;  The &quot;Home&quot; button on my iPad gives no result.  Connecting the iPad to my new Mac that has &quot;Music&quot; instead of iTunes makes the iPad beep, but the iPad does not show up on that Mac.  The &quot;Sleep/Wake&quot; button on the iPad works OK, and the iPad battery shows 100%. The iPad iOS is 8.2.  Help!</p>

<p>⟐ Answered January 04, 2025 at 7:10 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/877797/iPad+Mini+2+Suddenly+Won&#039;t+Go+to+%22Home%22,+Shows+%22Slide+to+Setup%22</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:10:45 -0700</pubDate>
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