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iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Is there a way to manually light the LEDs?

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:22:39 -0700

So I tried not breaking the screen when following the teardown instructions, but the connector got a tear and the screen got a crack.

I was wondering if you guys would know how to manually put power to the mini LED backlights, so I can still use it for something.

⟐ Answered August 24, 2021 at 6:22 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Screen is intact, but doesn't respond to touch - what to replace?

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:00:43 -0700

The touch feature on my iPad isn't working, but the screen is completely intact. What would need to be replaced to make it work again? Thx!

⟐ Commented March 08, 2025 at 23:00 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Display issues 4th gen 5th gen

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 05:43:24 -0700

I have 2 x 12.9’s with the same issue one hasn’t had anything done to it the other had a new screen assembly installed.

Issue is the display is very faint can only see with a light on it. Tried all the typical solutions to no avail, decided to replace the screen assembly put the iPad on the heat mat to remove the screen and the screen comes back to life, I get the “too hot” first when it cools down it’s fine and works normally, few days later same problem, heat up the iPad and it works again for a few days etc…was going to fully replace the screen assembly but now I also have a 5th gen 12.9 with the same issue but the screen was replace A few weeks ago!

Any ideas

Cheers

⟐ Answered July 19, 2025 at 5:43 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: iPad Pro random shutdown while on standby 2weeks in use iPadOS 15.1

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 04:12:41 -0700

I recently purchased an iPad Pro 12.9 1tb storage on nov.26 th. I am using iPadOS 15.1 On December 8th I put my iPad on standby after checking my email and 5 min later I went to tap on the screen to turn the iPad on and the screen doesn’t turn on. I tap the power button to turn on the display and no response. I then tap and hold the power button for about 30-45 seconds and I get an Apple logo and it turns back on , same battery percentage, everything the exact same. I start to look up how to trouble shoot this issue and see online that I should check for panic logs, I start to check for panic logs and find one panic full log with the days date I’ve read online that this is a hardware issue , a serious issue when you get these message , and I’ve also read that it could be a software issue, I called apple support and they ran diagnostics and told me that everything is fine on the iPad and I shouldn’t worry unless The iPad shuts down again and I get the message again, however I am still worried about this issue. I would like to know what exactly caused the panic full log and if it’s a serious issue or not , can anyone understand what this means and maybe why it shut down, and if it’s something serious like a hardware issue or maybe just a software issue ? I’ve attached a screen shot of the panic log .

⟐ Commented February 19, 2023 at 4:12 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: How to replace power button?

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:32:51 -0700

iPad was dropped on power button, and is now pushed in to the device. How repairable is it? What is the exact part to get?

⟐ Answer accepted May 26, 2022 at 23:32 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: How do I change the USB-C port?

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:45:54 -0700

Apple wants me to pay US$ 1321,83 (On my country) to fix my USB-Port from some sort of moisture defect. How do I change it without paying this much (Apple support won't help I tried)? Where to buy the part?

⟐ Answered February 08, 2022 at 5:45 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Does iFixit offer a usb-c port for the iPad Pro 5th Gen?

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:18:57 -0700

I am looking to replace the charging port on my iPad because it got damaged and Apple wants to charge me $700 for repairs. I tried looking on the iPad Pro parts for my iPad, but couldn’t find it. I did find one offered, but it said it wasn’t compatible.

Does iFixit have the correct usb-c port, or do I have to get the port from somewhere else?

⟐ Commented September 12, 2023 at 9:18 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: When can I find replacement LED display for this iPad?

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:09:14 -0700

My current display is broken but still working, I got isopropyl alcohol inside the display from cleaning it. Touch still works but a visible purple mark still stands.

⟐ Commented June 30, 2023 at 0:09 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Where to buy power button?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 04:26:53 -0700

Hi.

I have been looking for the power button for my iPad, but it seems to be hard to find. Does someone know where to look? I tried eBay, and of course ifixit, but no luck.

⟐ Answer accepted February 03, 2023 at 4:26 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Help with iPad Pro battery replacement not working

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:01:25 -0700

So I've been trying to work with a client's iPad for the latter half of 2 days at this point with an iPad battery repair. They have an iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Generation wifi + cellular model and wanted a new battery put into their system. However, I keep encountering the same constant issue. When I put a new battery in the iPad, whether it is an apple genuine or third party battery, the iPad doesn't want to charge or power on. Usually it would indicate a bad replacement part but first of all it doesn't even want to power on to do a boot loop process and it doesn't matter what brand the battery is. Strangest part is that when the original battery is put into the system it powers on perfectly fine. I've tried to see what the issue could be and cannot find it. Ive tried 3 new batteries at this point and none of them work. I'm thinking that maybe it is an Apple serialization thing but I've done several iPad Pros in the past, new and old, and they've never given me this issue ever. Strangely enough when I started work on another iPad I got in for repair a similar thing is occurring but on an even older model (that being an iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd generation wifi). Can anyone maybe point me in a direction or possibly know the fix all together? Thanks much.

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Best way to apply adhesive strips for iPad Pro 12.9 screen

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:57:47 -0700

I’m at the point of applying ifixit adhesive strips to secure the screen to the frame. I’m puzzled a bit on it…should I pull the backing so I can apply the strips to the screen and then pull the blue tab attached to the face of the adhesive strips? Just align it with the very outer edge of the inside of the lcd screen/glass?

the strips did not come with any instructions and the guides don’t go through adhesive strip replacement, only heating and separating the screen from the frame.

Thanks!

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Does iPadPro12.9"5thGen have fan inside?or is it a sub woofer?in pic

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:48:03 -0700

Does iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen have a fan inside ?or is it a sub woofer? in pic i could see twice but in zoomed out view its not seen.

https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/...

⟐ Answered November 03, 2025 at 4:48 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Doesn’t read sim card and it’s now stuck on apple logo

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:15:28 -0700

My iPad suddenly started not reading my sim. The update was 16.1, and when i tried to update it to the next one it would get stuck on the “verifying update”. I have sent it to an official repair store, they’ve tried to force the os install but apparently is now bricked. It goes all the way through the “hello” procedure and it then gets stuck on the apple logo, probably it tries to read the sim tray but it won’t go beyond that. Is there a way to fix it? Even if it needs to be opened or something.

⟐ Answer unaccepted October 25, 2023 at 2:15 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Can I replace the front glass for this iPad?

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:50:39 -0700

Hi, I have a replacement glass that I can use, but I need to know if I can somehow repair it.

Thanks

⟐ Commented December 19, 2022 at 6:50 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: WiFi toggle button grayed out and WiFi address shows N/A

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:10:25 -0700

My iPad A2378 WiFi only grayed out WiFi toggle button, in settings in shows WiFi address N/A but Bluetooth address is show, but it toggle on and off without working, what could be the issue ?

⟐ Answered May 16, 2026 at 1:10 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: ipad not turning on or charging for weeks

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:52:33 -0700

It's been a few weeks since it randomly died.

The battery was full one day and the next morning it wasn't responding to anything. The battery has never actually emptied literally overnight without being used for me (at least not with this ipad). And yet in the morning when I went to turn it on, it's like it wasn't charged for years. It was around 70% charged the night before.

It would not turn on at all, not even the battery logo.

There isn't any visible damage, it didn't fall or something similar. It simply died in the 8 hours when I was asleep for no reason. Didn't move a centimeter. I've never had problems like this with it.

I've tried many different cables and adapters including the original ones and plugging it to my laptop. I let it charge for days at a time with no response.

It's very important to fix it as it's what i use to draw and all my art is on it.

⟐ Commented April 07, 2026 at 19:52 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: Can I access ipad pro 2021 m1 with broken diplay by computer

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:42:17 -0700

my ipad pro 5th gen display totally smashed can't see anything and no budget to fix it , can i use it with pc or by attach it with monitor and usb mouse by adabtor cable without any kind of input in ipad to enable something in settings

⟐ Answered January 02, 2026 at 5:42 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: IPad Pro 12.9 (2021) is bent on one site

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:33:54 -0700

Hello,

My iPad is slightly bent on one side of the screen, but everything still works fine.
Is there a safe way to straighten it without risking any damage?

Thank you very much!

Hello, I put too much pressure on it — my own fault....

⟐ Answer edited October 31, 2025 at 4:33 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: black spot on the screen

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:11:01 -0700

There is a black spot on the screen how can i fix this

⟐ Answered July 10, 2024 at 10:11 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen: iPad suddenly quit charging

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:47:15 -0700

iPad all of a sudden cut off then quit charging. I have tried several different cables tried charging through keyboard. All it does when plugged up is flash the red battery then flashes battery with lightening cable. iPad rarely got used. I have tried putting it in DFU mode but none of my computers will recognize it for me to do anything to it. :(

⟐ Commented July 04, 2023 at 7:47 MST