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iPad Pro 10.5": How can I resolve an apparent poor iPad charge connection?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:29:28 -0700

What is the best method of cleaning the charging port on my 2017 iPad Pro? The charging notifier audio and indicator goes on and off if the connector is jiggled, and often the iPad isn’t charged after a night plugged in. It does the same with different cords, so it must be the port.

⟐ Commented maart 20, 2024 at 4:29 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 februari 05, 2024 at 8:23 MST

iPad 8: Doing it’s own thing

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:57:04 -0700

Hello people,

i really need your help. You guys seem to be great at giving good answers that help hence why I’m here.

I have an iPad 8th gen. It had a smashed screen of which I replaced. I did lose touch id, but other than that, all went well.

Later that night, it started doing its own thing, including zooming in. I tried everything I could think of and have made a few discoveries.

1) It happens even when the digitizer and home button are disconnected. Suggesting, it isn’t related to the new digitzer.

2) There is a buzzing noise coming from the top end of the iPad, I believe the battery connector.

3) It doesn’t want to turn off. I can’t swipe it off as it is going crazy.

4) Forcing it to turn off doesn’t work, it turns itself back on shortly after.

Please can someone advise my next steps. I’m really stuck and don’t want to have to throw away such a good iPad.

Thanks people

— the buzzing appears to be coming from battery connector

⟐ Answer edited november 30, 2023 at 15:57 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Replaced digitizer, LCD not working the same

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:35:50 -0700

I replaced the digitizer on an iPad 6 (that was working 100% aside from the shattered screen) and now the LCD is not cooperating. Blocks of grey/white/black along the top edge. It lights up; it makes the sounds when plugged in, there was even a brief moment when though half the screen was giving white lines/blocks, I even saw the Apple logo. I’ve tried reseating the connector cable, I’ve placed a card under the battery before disconnecting the LCD, I tried the hard reset…. No luck.

The power button works; the home button works. Everything else works as it should

Can anybody confirm if the LCD really is beyond repair (somehow I damaged it in the extraction?) or if it’s something else. The prongs all look good, nothings shorted… I’m at a loss.

⟐ Commented november 23, 2023 at 5:35 MST

iPad Air 2 LTE: Why does my screen have random splotches of shiny after removing case

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:21:56 -0700

Recently I took the case off of my iPad and I saw some weird stuff that will come off, but if I run my finger over it it comes right back. I need some help because I don’t want to have to look at that every day.

⟐ Commented oktober 25, 2023 at 10:21 MST

iPad 6 Wi-Fi: Ipad won't connect to home wifi

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:46:51 -0700

All Apple devices will not link up to home wifi. Changed password wifi and still no connect. Rebooted system and reset Apple products network system and no connect. Advices wifi password is wrong. All other android devices connected no problem.

⟐ Answered september 18, 2023 at 0:46 MST

iPad 3: Why is my replacement screen not sticking properly?

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:29:58 -0700

I ordered and replaced my busted ipad 3 glass using the instructions i obtained from ifixit. The instructions were very useful and installation was a breeze. I cleaned all the surfaces that the screen attaches to so the tape would adhere better using some light solvent being careful not to damage any internal components. For the first couple days after the repair all was well. The screen however keeps popping up along the bottom edges and I can not seem to keep it from coming up. I tried using some heat where the tape is and placed some weight on the bottom edge but the issue still exists. Please help. Thank you.

⟐ Commented september 09, 2023 at 12:29 MST

Logitech Slim Folio: Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover i5 Battery Replacement

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:55:03 -0700

Has anybody been able to replace the rechargeable batteries of the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover i5? According to the product info at https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articl..., there are no user-replaceable parts, but the user guide shows how to remove the battery for disposal (https://www.logitech.com/assets/49301/ul...). Not sure if you can put the keyboard back together after you "Pry off top cover of keyboard with screwdriver."

⟐ Edited november 14, 2025 at 7:55 MST

iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen: Using the adhesive tape to reattach the screen - Need help

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:43:43 -0700

I am struggling using this this iPad Pro 11" (2018/2020) Adhesive Strips to reattach the screen to the ipad. Has any one done this successfully? I have gone through two sets of tape.

There are no clear step by step instructions on how to apply and use the tape.

⟐ Answer edited juli 12, 2023 at 11:43 MST

iPad 7 Wi-Fi: Requesting iPad 7 WiFi NAND Area Diode Mode Readings

Wed, 10 May 2023 20:23:34 -0700

Hello Everyone!

Please help me with iPad 7 WiFi NAND area diode mode readings.

Thanks!

⟐ Answered mei 10, 2023 at 20:23 MST

iPad 2 CDMA: Upgrading OS of ipad

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:59:44 -0700

Please how can I upgrade my old iPad to the latest version. What steps or process can I use to upgrade my old iPad to the latest version. Please.

Thank you

⟐ Answered april 27, 2023 at 2:59 MST

iPad 7 Wi-Fi: iPad Won't Charge

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:11:25 -0700

My iPad wont charge - it seems to recognise being connected, but makes no difference to battery level. (Just stays at 1-2%). I thought it would be the port, so I thoroughly cleaned it, but Apple store advised its the battery. How difficult is it to change? (And how likely is it they are right - can anyone advise? If not, and it is the USB port, is it possible to change that?)

⟐ Answer edited september 22, 2023 at 15:11 MST

iPad Pro 9.7": Can I replace my iPad Pro 9.7" battery?

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 09:02:00 -0700

I still have my iPad Pro 9.7". I far prefer it over my iPad mini 6. However, the battery will not hold a charge. Can I replace the battery, or better still, pay for a replacement? Thanks

⟐ Answered maart 26, 2023 at 9:02 MST

Smart Keyboard: Not recognizing my keyboard. Will recognize another.

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:44:08 -0700

Any ideas as to why my smart keyboard isn’t being recognized all the time? I borrowed a friends and it works just fine. Not the iPad pro 10.5 issue. Possibly a problem with the magnets in the keyboard? It works sporadicly. Don’t want to replace if I don’t have to spend the money. Any advice would be great.

⟐ Answered januari 25, 2023 at 7:44 MST

iPad Mini 2 Wi-Fi: Bent lightning port won’t charge

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:54:36 -0700

I was charging my iPad when it fell of my bed and the lighting port seems to be bent inwards so it has to be at a certain position to charge is there anyway to fix it

⟐ Answered december 16, 2022 at 1:54 MST

iPad 5 Wi-Fi: Why does my iPad digitizer not wok?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:38:24 -0700

When I first applied it the corner did not work but after that the entire left portion of the screen was not working, I may not go for a refund because the process isn't worth the effort but I will definitely leave a bad rating!

why did this happen?

⟐ Commented december 06, 2022 at 12:38 MST

iPad 5: Why is my iPad bent?

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:15:18 -0700

My iPad has a little bent on the side and when I try to unbent it with my hands the screen lifts up a little bit,what should I do

⟐ Answered oktober 21, 2022 at 13:15 MST

iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen: iPad Pro won't take a charge but otherwise fully functional

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 07:32:05 -0700

My IPad Pro took a static shock I believe and now it won’t take a charge through the USB-C. The iPad worked perfectly in every other way until it ran out of juice. I took it to a local repair place which sent it in to somewhere. They checked something and said since it wasn’t that, they couldn’t fix it. I’m sure I should be able to replace whatever that part is and it should be back to fully functional.

Anyone else ever run into this inability to charge? Is the USB-C replaceable? How would I spot what might have gotten fried? Is there perhaps a better place I can send it to get repaired? Looking for some advice on how to proceed.

I’ve already bought a replacement so I’m willing to explore taking it apart and having a go if there are replacement parts out there for what might be ailing it.

⟐ Commented oktober 02, 2022 at 7:32 MST

iPad Mini 3 Wi-Fi: touch not working after digitizer replacement

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:34:14 -0700

My wife's iPad Mini 3 (A1599) was dropped a few years ago and had a cracked screen. My brother-in-law attempted a replacement but touch never worked. My wife would really like to get some files off the device that are not in cloud storage but I haven't been able to get past the lock screen without touch.

I purchased a new digitizer, installed it and touch still doesn't work. Looking at where it plugs in, I noticed a pin is missing (see picture). Is that likely the issue and is that board replaceable?

The goal is to get some files from the device, not have a working device afterwards. Thanks for any help and advice.

⟐ Commented september 25, 2022 at 9:34 MST

iPad Pro 11": Do you think this repairable?

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:26:05 -0700

I didnt use enough heat to get the ambient sensor off and it separated.
I am getting the message that says Face ID cant activate, so I'm not sure if that's because of my installation is not right, or if its indeed because of the ambient sensor?

Can this even be repaired?
Attached is what the separation looks like from the sensor.

⟐ Answered september 04, 2022 at 12:26 MST