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iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: LCD replacement parts needed?

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:37:45 -0700

I replaced a broken screen on my ipad mini 2 the other day. Unfortunately while I was replacing it, my toddler “helped” me by placing his hand on the LCD. When I finished replacing the screen, and tried to power on, i had the white lines and black spots all over the lcd. When I went to the parts store to get a replacement LCD, there is a note at the bottom that says “LCD does not come with foam liner”.

What is the foam liner, do I need it, and where do I find one (couldnt find it listed in the parts store)??? Also, does it come with adhesive attached to it or do i need to get some (and if so what do I use, because that also wasn’t listed in the parts store)?? (Yes I know I need some adhesive strips for the screen then; I already have them in my cart lol.)

⟐ Answer accepted 12월 08, 2020 at 17:37 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: Is the replacement really "difficult"?

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:24:21 -0700

On the repair guide (iPad Mini 2 LTE Front Panel Replacement), is the repair really “difficult”? It seems like it should be pretty easy. What makes it so hard (take a screen off, put a new one on)?

If it helps, I would buy this part (iPad mini 1/2 Screen Digitizer)

⟐ Answered 7월 28, 2020 at 14:24 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: iPad A1489 Digitizer Replacement

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:14:21 -0700

I use an iPad mini 2, I can not find any replacer for my digitizer anywhere. Those available are those with one pin connectors, the screen that I am trying to replace has two separate sets of pin connectors.

What is the second pin connector for? And can I go ahead and fix the digitizer with more common one pin connector. Will it work?

Hey, these are pictures of the inside. Apparently the longer pin connects to the port that is situated higher up.

What is the purpose? And can I use the digitizer with only one pin?

⟐ Commented 2월 06, 2020 at 10:14 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Why does my iPad mini 2 keep powering down

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:44:34 -0700

iPad keeps powering off, sometimes powers on then goes off again imediately, sometimes stays on for an hour.

⟐ Answer accepted 9월 17, 2019 at 4:44 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Does anyone recognize this part?

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 05:00:22 -0700

So… I was fixing my iPad mini 2 and accidentally ripped out a piece that seems for the iPad. So I just need to know if I messed something up and if I can get replacement or if its nothing and I can forget about it.

⟐ Commented 9월 14, 2019 at 5:00 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: Super sensitive home button after digitizer change.

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:31:32 -0700

So I just did an digitizer change on an iPad mini 2 and now I have a super-sensitive home button. Any one knows why? I just have to lay my finger on it an it will react. Double tapping it will bring up Siri. Also putting some pressure on the right side of the home button on the glass will give the same reaction as to using the home button. Some problem with grounding points?

⟐ Answered 9월 11, 2019 at 9:31 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Blue stains on screen

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 21:09:28 -0700

Some blue stains on bottom of screen only on black color and on dark backgrounds like boot screen and others. On white backgrounds aren’t visible. Does not affect performance or tactile sensations.

⟐ Answer accepted 8월 08, 2019 at 21:09 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: I have never used this iPad mini since 2017 won’t turn on! It’s 2019

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:16:34 -0700

My iPad mini has never been used since 2017. It had problems charging when it worked it has a hole in the screen when I tap the screen had a dim flicker and stoped the battery logo will go black and gone back go black and come back etc. it makes ticking noises when I put it to my ear. And the port wobbles and has problem charging and it acts normal again flashing and ticking went but stuck on battery flashing when plugged is the port loose it keeps on showing that is plugged in and then it will say it’s not.

⟐ Answer edited 7월 29, 2019 at 19:16 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: Why is my LCD flickering black after replacement

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 05:46:25 -0700

I just replaced an iPad mini screen and LCD. The display keeps flickering black. If I hold the power button it turns back on and shows the power off and the display. It seems that the new screen I put on is defective and the digitizer isn’t working, but that shouldn’t be affecting the LCD. I checked and made sure it’s connected fine, and it is.

⟐ Commented 6월 17, 2019 at 5:46 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Missing SMD component next to the FFC connector

Mon, 20 May 2019 07:11:04 -0700

How to identify the SMD component

⟐ Answer accepted 5월 20, 2019 at 7:11 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: recently replaced digitizer issuse

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:58:07 -0700

So, i recently replaced a digitizer not from ifixit.

and it worked for a few seconds but stopped working completley after a few good seconds home button was not working too. i opened up the mini again and inspected it. No issuses whatsoever and put it back on. digitizer and home button is not working at all. should i sell it for parts?

⟐ Commented 3월 29, 2019 at 9:58 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Screen doing its own thing like touch disease

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:08:33 -0700

Hi,

I replaced a digitizer on this some time ago and the customer has come back to me saying the screen does what it wants and types like its got touch disease.

I've done a bit of research into this and I cannot see a confirmed case of touch disease on an iPad. I've cleaned the digitizer and its still acting weird, It also changed the volume on its own too. I have managed to capture it on a video (link provided)

Any ideas what it could be? I'm along the lines of this is a board issue. I suspect there is a problem with a data line or cpu where the Ipad is receiving a bunch of nonsense signals.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wrqicEe...

⟐ Answered 3월 13, 2019 at 16:08 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 LTE: Why tablet won’t turn on after digitizer replacement?

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 15:26:12 -0700

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 !

⟐ Commented 3월 01, 2019 at 15:26 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: No power after digitizer and LCD replacement

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:34:35 -0700

I have an ipad mini 2 that will not power on after replacing the digitizer and lcd screen.

I replaced the digitizer first and tested, at the time everything came back up.

The next day I came back to reassemble and nothing came on. I then replaced the lcd screen with a new one and still nothing.

There is no indication of backlight fuse or filter damage. They look fine.

It makes no sound, and doesn't respond to touch at all.

When plugging into itunes, the device is recognized but I can't unlock it because of the requirement to give permission from the ipad screen.

Any ideas on what the issue may be?

Thanks in advance.

⟐ Answered 1월 09, 2019 at 9:34 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Ipad Mini 2 won't boot past black apple screen or turn off fully.

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:58:28 -0700

My Ipad Mini 2 won't boot past black apple screen or turn off fully. I have tried hard reset (home button and power) and it just goes black and then has the black apple screen with white apple logo. I also tried connecting it to macbook (itunes won’t launch, and when manually opened won’t recognize ipad). I am using official mac cords and chargers. What else can I do?

⟐ Answer accepted 1월 07, 2019 at 5:58 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Video unstable perfect then blurred.

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:01:31 -0700

Screen rapidly alternates between perfect and blurred making it impossible to read. All other functions are perfect.

⟐ Answered 12월 13, 2018 at 7:01 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2: Why my smart cover doesn't work

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 06:33:50 -0700

After i’ve replace a new touch screen my smart cover doesn't work wky and what can i do?

⟐ Answered 12월 12, 2018 at 6:33 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 LTE: Ipad Mini 2 digitizer

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 10:08:24 -0700

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?

⟐ Answer accepted 10월 13, 2018 at 10:08 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: New glass not sticking well.

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:20:10 -0700

I replaced the glass/digitizer on my iPad Mimi 2 & all went reasonably well. Everything works properly, but the glass keeps popping up in a few spots. I was very disappointed in the instruction video as it made no reference to cleaning off the old adhesive or any instruction about reassembling the unit. It is not as simple as reversing the removal process! This unit may have some damage to the case, so the glass may be lifting because it is ever so slightly bowed??? Never the less, the adhesive doesn’t hold very tightly. Makes me wonder if it should be heated to make it stick better? Judging by how difficult it was to remove the original glass, this replacement adhesive is nowhere as strong. Should I reheat the edges to get the adhesive to work better?

Thanks,

Kev

⟐ Answer edited 10월 01, 2018 at 8:20 GMT-7

iPad Mini 2 LTE: Is this the correct part?

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 05:50:08 -0700

Hello.

I have an iPad mini 2 LTE A1490. I need a digitizer with the IC chip and I encountered this item on your store: http://eustore.ifixit.com/en/Parts/iPad-...

Is it compatible with this model? Thanks

⟐ Commented 7월 10, 2018 at 5:50 GMT-7