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iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Why won't my iPad mini turn on?

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:43:48 -0700

I was on an app and it crashed. The screen went grey, so I tried to restart my iPad by holding down the power button and the home button simultaneously. My iPad turned off, but it never turned on again.

My iPad mini is new, I bought it less than six months ago and it is in perfect condition. I have had no previous problems, and haven't dropped it or anything.

I tried holding the power and home button simultaneously for 30+ seconds and still nothing has happened. I have charged it, held just the power button down, just the home button, the volume buttons, holding the power button for five seconds, and the home button as well for 15 more but still nothing. I have also tried to connect it to my laptop, but the screen is still just black.

I don't know what to do. Please help.

⟐ Answered September 26, 2019 at 16:43 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Why my ipad mini4 no sound?

Sat, 04 May 2019 00:53:09 -0700

how can i fix my ipad mini sounds?

⟐ Commented May 04, 2019 at 0:53 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Replaced lcd digitizer, now screen flashes and wont stay on.

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:23:28 -0700

I replaced a cracked lcd digitizer. Now when I hit the home or power button, the screen lights up and I can see everything for a split second, then everything goes black again. It's still on and for that split second everything looks as it should. I've tried disconnecting and reconnecting the flex cables and the battery flex cable, same thing. Everything is snug and seems as it should be. I'm hoping I didn't damage any of the gold connectors. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented March 08, 2017 at 17:23 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Question about home button replacement

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 05:54:32 -0700

So, I have this iPad mini 4 which the Touch ID works, but the home button doesn’t. Is there a way to just replace the home button clicking part?

⟐ Answer accepted December 18, 2017 at 5:54 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: iOS 11 - option for lock screen on off when cover closed missing?

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:04:49 -0700

As we all know the power button doesn't work without transferring the ic chip by the home button after replacing the screen.

In iOS 10 there was an option in the display settings to disable the screen turning off when the cover was closed and that would solve the lock button issue while you tested the new screen etc.

Where is that option in iOS 11, I can't find it anywhere.

⟐ Commented January 20, 2020 at 15:04 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Is a ipad mini 3 lcd compatible with a ipad mini 4

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 23:37:48 -0700

I bought a iPad mini 3 LCD thinking it was for the 4. I just found out that it wasn’t for the ipad mini 4 and now i don’t know what to do, I spent a lot on this LCD but it would cost more to send it back to china than keep it. so I need to know if a LCD for a ipad mini 3 is compatible with the iPad mini 4.

⟐ Answered April 05, 2019 at 23:37 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: After charging to 100% iPad turns off due to low battery

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:23:46 -0700

Hey guys,

Recently I have problems with my iPad mini 4 Wi-FI.

After charging to 100% battery, iPad turns itself off with low battery indicator. If i try to turn it on just after - it still shows low battery and won’t start. After few tries it allows me to turn on again, it boots to the main screen, I can see that battery is at 100%, but if I try to do anything it shuts off again with the same low battery indicator.

It usually takes several tries (even more than 10) to get it running again.

Do you have any idea what could be wrong? I never let it drain to 0% and turn it off by itself.

Appreciate any help!

Thanks,

⟐ Commented February 05, 2024 at 8:23 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: iPad mini screen issues, fixable or scrap?

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 10:25:57 -0700

Hello,

I’m wondering if anyone can help me diagnose what is actually wrong with my iPad mini before I research how best to fix it.

It started to get a grey line on the left hand side of the screen a few months ago and has steadily gotten worse.

Now if I leave my iPad on standby or when the battery is low the grey lines increase and also the image flickers. This can be solved by turning the brightness to full but once again appears when in standby mode.

I’ve attached pictures to try and show the problem. I’m assuming it’s the lcd display but the problem also gets much worse once the battery gets lower?

Any help would be great to see whether it’s worth fixing or scrapping.

⟐ Commented December 05, 2020 at 10:25 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Can someone identify this component

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:31:09 -0700

Hi can anyone help identify the component which should be located in this photo circled in red , it was missing and the small component next to it was off its pads looks like pry damage to me .

It is near the short connector which go's to the display.

zxw tools doesn't seem to be much help with this board ..

Board is 820--00180-B .

⟐ Commented October 18, 2019 at 12:31 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: What is the best way to adhere home button to new screen?

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 05:32:33 -0700

I have replaced the broken screen/digitizer on my ipad 4 mini, however I am trying to find the best way to attach the home button to the new screen. The home button is still affixed to the flexible gasket, and the flex gasket is still attached to the flat washer-type piece that adheres to the glass, so I just need to attach the washer piece to the glass. I need something thin enough to keep the button flush to the surface (not sunken in the hole of the new glass), yet strong enough to hold for the long term. I'm afraid if I use glue, it will stick the sides of the button to the glass. and not allow it to move at all.

I also need a solution for the worn out adhesive on the button bracket. Not sure if I should use the existing tape to hold it place and glue around it or scrape off the tape and start with something new.

⟐ Answer accepted January 18, 2018 at 5:32 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Touch ID not working after screen replacement

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 19:05:46 -0700

So I attempted to replace a broken screen on the iPad mini 4. I successfully replaced the screen and home button but then realized the Touch ID isn't working. Of course, after the fact, I read how this can happen. I removed the home key and replaced to new screen but a small cable tore and unsure what exactly it does and how to repair. I took a picture but unsure how to upload. It's a small square to the left of the home key.

⟐ Answer accepted January 02, 2017 at 19:05 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: New display assembly won't lay flat

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:39:10 -0700

I’ve had this problem twice now and cannot for the life of me figure out what’s causing it:

After display assembly replacement for the iPad Mini 4 the new display will not lay flat on the housing. it pops up at the lower right hand side as if something is pushing it up and the adhesive will not hold it. At first I thought this was the fault of a bent frame, but after much shaping and reshaping, I’ve ruled that out. the frame is immaculate. I then went through and checked the routing on all flex and antenna cables, which is also perfect. What is causing this? I can do an iPad digi repair in my sleep but this one has me stumped. Any input would be a help. Never had this issue with Mini 4 repairs before, but now seeing it on the second device in as many weeks.

⟐ Commented July 17, 2024 at 12:39 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Why can't I delete Apps after replacing Screen w/ original Home button

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 06:49:22 -0700

I replaced the screen/digitizer combo and moved over the original home button. Put everything back together, did multiple restores, and DFU restore and I still cannot delete apps. The little x in the corner comes up but pressing it does nothing. Also when installing new apps they stall or do not even show up on the homescreeen after they’ve been installed. App store shows “open” but clicking it does nothing. Any advice on whats going on here?

⟐ Commented June 25, 2023 at 6:49 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Red Screen Of Death (ROSD) solutions?

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:46:42 -0700

The infamous Red screen of death has claimed my father's Ipad mini 4 wifi. Many people have said the problem had to do with the NAND or storage chip. I am unsure if this information is reliable.

I have resorted to the professionals, will someone bestow upon me a possible solution?

(If it helps, my father was updating it before the effects of RSOD took place)

⟐ Answered April 05, 2023 at 7:46 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Water Damage, what needs to be replaced?

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 16:56:34 -0700

my iPad fell into a buck of water. Then screen flickered and died. Problem is, my sister had it and turn it on again while it was wet. Now what parts of the iPad would be damage and needs to be replace. Any fixers know the common thing the breaks down after water damage. Thanks

⟐ Answered January 08, 2023 at 16:56 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: How do I replace a lightning port?

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:51:01 -0700

I love the battery replacement guide, but can you make one for the lightning port?

⟐ Answer edited October 08, 2022 at 10:51 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: How can I replace speakers in my ipad

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:56:57 -0700

I have a disorder in sound from the bottom speaker is done for

⟐ Answered August 16, 2021 at 11:56 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Exposure to Lithium Ion Fumes

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:51:54 -0700

I replaced my old iPad mini 4 battery yesterday. I didn’t heat it as I was supposed to, so it was very difficult to remove the battery due to the adhesive. In the process, I bent the battery, heard crunching noises, and inadvertently ripped off part of the black casing with a metal tool to expose this white layer/casing underneath.

While doing this I smelled what smelled like nail polish remover. I did not see any fumes/smoke/flames, however.

1) Was this smell the battery leaking?

2) What did I expose myself to, and is it toxic or carcinogenic?

3) If I did not see any fumes, is it even possible that I was exposed to anything?

4) Does ripping off the black encasing to expose the white layer underneath matter if I did not actually tear through this white layer to the core of the battery?

5) Is my apartment safe to live in?

Thank you

⟐ Commented August 01, 2021 at 14:51 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Won't turn on at all

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:21:02 -0700

I have an iPad mini 4 wi-fi, I had it plugged in over night, working fine, but then it suddenly died and won’t turn back on even when I press and hold the home and power button for 6 seconds.

⟐ Answered March 25, 2020 at 16:21 MST

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi: Wifi ic chip repair

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 05:16:02 -0700

Referral for someone to replace the wifi chip ic. I replaced the wifi antenna and the wifi worked a few times. Now it doesn't work at all. I also notice that I can not access my settings when the wifi doesn't work. Can anyone refer me to someone who can replace it?

⟐ Answer accepted October 29, 2019 at 5:16 MST