I had what may have been a similar issue after replacing the LCD. Have you tried the "erase all content and settings" option? On mine, the iPad would power up OK, but after powering it off, the next time during powering on the Apple logo would appear, but then the display stayed dark. I could tell that the power was actually on, because I could hear the sound that plays when a charger is connected or when pressing home+power to take a snapshot. If I'd hold home+power for about 10 seconds, it would perform a "force reset" and power on and work normally, but once I shut down the cycle repeated itself. It was annoying, and I don't know what caused it, though I didn't transfer over the little flex cable with the magnetic sensors from the old display, so that might be related. Anyway, I erased all content and settings, and this problem went away. I should mention, though, that I have not yet restored the backup I made before the LCD replacement.
I had a similar issue. How did you reattach the metal bracket behind the button? I removed all of the adhesive (and the surrounding glue) from the display where the bracket attaches, and from the bracket itself, and then installed new double-sided adhesive pieces (cut to match the sections where the bracket attaches) before firmly pressing the bracket back onto the display. I did not put new glue on. So far it is working OK. Before I did all this, the operation of the button was terrible. It seems to be important that the bracket is reinstalled properly, and probably with new adhesive. There was also a little white ring with adhesive around the button itself, which I did re-use.
I damaged this connector while trying to remove by pulling on the wires as suggested. The plastic over the wires broke out. I was able to “repair” it by carefully placing the pins in place without shorting, covering the top (only) of the connector with a little super glue. After curing I placed it over the receptacle as closely as possible with tweezers, and gently pressed in with a pencil eraser tip.
I like the narrower spudger idea, but have never seen one.
I found it easier to remove the rubber cover over the joystick before changing it, and to remove it on the replacement before installing it. So that would be step 1 for me next time.
I wasn't careful enough here, and didn't realize that the silver metal piece around the connector is actually a locking clip. No wonder disconnecting the cable required more than a gentle pull. The clip popped out of the cable-side connector in the process, and was bent; fortunately I was able to very carefully bend the clip out just enough to get it re-seated in the connector; there are tiny slots on the sides of the connector that the clip fits into.
Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
I damaged this connector while trying to remove by pulling on the wires as suggested. The plastic over the wires broke out. I was able to “repair” it by carefully placing the pins in place without shorting, covering the top (only) of the connector with a little super glue. After curing I placed it over the receptacle as closely as possible with tweezers, and gently pressed in with a pencil eraser tip.
I like the narrower spudger idea, but have never seen one.
I found it easier to remove the rubber cover over the joystick before changing it, and to remove it on the replacement before installing it. So that would be step 1 for me next time.
Why use a slotted driver? The screws are phillips. Both #1 and #2 work for me.
I'm still dumbfounded that changing the keyboard is such an ordeal. That being said... EXCELLENT JOB on the guide! Thank you very much.
I wasn't careful enough here, and didn't realize that the silver metal piece around the connector is actually a locking clip. No wonder disconnecting the cable required more than a gentle pull. The clip popped out of the cable-side connector in the process, and was bent; fortunately I was able to very carefully bend the clip out just enough to get it re-seated in the connector; there are tiny slots on the sides of the connector that the clip fits into.