Here is the story: The back plate of an iPad 2 Wifi & 3G needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, I was given a "Wifi only" back plate rather than a "Wifi & 3G" one.

Although there was a SIM Card in the slot, the owner of the iPad told me that he doesn't need or work via the SIM Card but via Wifi only.

I was wondering if it is possible to use this new back plate at all. Can I just fix the card unit with adhesive tape (there are no holes, of course, for it)?

This is my first repair of an iPad, so I would appreciate any input.

Steffen

⟐ Commented mei 18, 2013 at 8:45 MST

Even if soldering would be required.. .this is something that would be just awesome to have.

any ideas?

⟐ Edited maart 19, 2019 at 13:21 MST

⟐ Edited maart 19, 2019 at 13:39 MST

⟐ Answer accepted februari 08, 2026 at 22:28 MST

⟐ Commented januari 13, 2026 at 8:59 MST

Don't see one specific to 4th gen model. Are these parts compatible ? Thanks.

⟐ Answer edited december 30, 2025 at 7:29 MST

The charging cable makes a really weird noise when is trying to charge the iPad

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⟐ Commented september 15, 2025 at 0:50 MST

My iPad front glass was damaged but the screen was OK. I brought a front screen replacement and tried to do it myself.

The progress did not go well because all the small pieces of broken glasses. And after I finish the replacement and reconnect again. My lcd turn to black and white strips.

May I know what should I do to save the iPad.

Thanks a lot. Sorry to take your time.

Added photos for the LCD connectors as below:

⟐ Answer accepted juli 29, 2025 at 4:06 MST

I need some advice on fixing my iPad after a repair that seems to have made things worse. Here’s what happened:

1. My iPad’s digitizer FPC connector got damaged, so I took it to a repair shop.
2. The repairman "fixed" it, but after getting it back, I noticed a 3-minute boot loop issue. The iPad would restart every few minutes and wouldn’t charge properly—it showed the charging symbol but wouldn’t gain any battery.
3. I told the repair guy about the issue, and he asked me to return the next day. When I came back, my iPad was fully charged and working fine, so I took it home.
4. I used the iPad normally for over 24 hours, including charging when low and using it until low battery. Then suddenly, while at 80% battery, it turned off and restarted at 26%. After that, the boot loop started again.
5. Now, the iPad is stuck on the Apple logo and won’t boot into iOS at all.

• Boot Loop (previously 3-minute cycle, now stuck on the Apple logo

* Battery percentage jumps (e.g., 80% → 26%)

* iPad charges, but percentage doesn’t increase

* Worked fine for 24+ hours after repair, then suddenly shut down

* Now won’t boot past the Apple logo

• Loose battery connection (maybe not reconnected properly during repair)
• Battery is faulty or not calibrated properly
• Power Management IC (PMIC) issue (damaged during repair?)
• Bad soldering on the FPC connector (could be causing a short circuit)
• Corrupt iOS software (caused by power instability?)

• Force Restart (no change)
• Charging for extended periods (no real progress)
• Letting it drain completely and recharge (didn’t help)

I don’t trust the repair guy anymore, so I’m trying to diagnose the issue myself before finding a more reliable technician.

• Should I try DFU mode and restore it using iTunes/Finder?
• Could this be purely a software issue, or is it definitely hardware-related?
• If I open it up, what should I check first?

Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

⟐ Answer accepted maart 25, 2025 at 0:26 MST

As per the title I have an iPad Pro that has suffered water damage. While the device still works, sounds can be heard etc, the display shows black but the backlight works. I have tried reconnecting the cables but to no avail. Is that more likely to be a board or LCD panel issue? Tips and suggestions are welcome. Thanks

⟐ Answered maart 03, 2025 at 11:13 MST

I did notice on the old USB C port was damaged, I wonder if something got shorted out? Any ideas? Thanks!

⟐ Answered februari 15, 2025 at 5:46 MST

⟐ Answered februari 10, 2025 at 7:40 MST

Thanks

⟐ Commented januari 13, 2025 at 18:41 MST

I am missing charge port pads for pins 5, 12, 14, and 20 for an iPad 6th Generation WIFI. Can some help me identify any test points on board where I can jump these to the connector?

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented december 10, 2024 at 22:53 MST

WHEN I CLICK THE LINK FOR BATTERY A1416 TO ORDER IT, ITS SHOWS ME THE BATTERY A1389. IT IS NORMAL ? I DONT WANT TO BUY THE WRONG BATTERY AGAIN. THANKS FOR YOU HELP!

JENNIFER

MONTREAL, CANADA

iPad 3 Wi-Fi Battery Replacement,

⟐ Commented december 07, 2024 at 8:09 MST

⟐ Answered oktober 29, 2024 at 18:40 MST

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 juli 17, 2024 at 12:39 MST

After battery replacement, my iPad worked fine for some days, and started to shut down randomly when throttling on the GPU.

I opened it up a second time, and noticed that one of the battery connector was slightly pushed down, so I managed to pull it out a little.

I’m still getting the same problem : when throttling on the GPU (Procreate, and especially when running Geekbench GPU Benchmark) the iPad’s screen immediately turns off, and only reboot when plugged to a power source (ac adaptor or computer connected)

The issue occurs both plugged and unplugged.

I spent a lot of time searching for a similar problem, without finding a 100% match, and I’m wondering if this is a software or hardware related problem.

Is the battery faulty? Is the motherboard’s FPC battery connector still damaged and not sending the good informations?

Thanks for your help !

Is there a way to test the battery output power? The 3,6v reading will not be enough right?

I'm not 100% sure that the pin did not make contact, but I remember that this one was a little bit pushed down (I managed to pull it out during the second teardown)

Not my picture, but I circled the connector in red

⟐ Commented juni 26, 2024 at 15:44 MST

⟐ Answered juni 20, 2024 at 11:13 MST

I'm trying to fix an iPad Air 5th Gen with a bent corner on the top right side near the Touch ID and power button.

The Touch ID button is slightly cracked and stuck in pressed position. The housing in the corner is bent sideways which keep the button pressed. And I think that the recovery mode is always displayed when charging because of the stuck power button.

You can see the actual state in the following pictures:

Are there ways to straighten it? In a way to unstuck the button to quit recovery mode. I heard that clamps and wooden plates may help to achieve this.

If possible, I would like to avoid breaking the screen in the process.

Thanks a lot for your help!

⟐ Answered mei 29, 2024 at 9:55 MST