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My ipad mini screen isn't working right.

My iPad mini screen isn't working right. I went to use it tonight and all of a sudden it keeps opening random applications without touching the screen and won't keep the apps open. It was working fine just earlier in the day. Any suggestions? I tried shutting off, doing a hard boot, and tried updating iOS, but iTunes wont let me. Could something be wrong with the sensor? It has not been dropped or anything. I had it sitting here in front of me while I was typing this and it just started opening Etsy, then another app and another page. I wasn't even touching it. Thanks for your help or any suggestions.

iPad mini Wi-Fi

Posted on May 17, 2013 7:37 PM

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May 17, 2013 8:57 PM in response to holly02w

is it in a case, or any protection?, are you using you touch screen pen (stylus)...


  • The touchscreen will not work with a standard pen or stylus. The touchscreen does not detect movement when you use these, and they can scratch or damage the touchscreen.
  • Do not wear gloves while using the touchscreen. Do not use the touchscreen with wet hands or immediately after applying hand lotion. Moisture affects touchscreen behavior in the same manner as it affects a trackpad.
  • Protective plastic sheets or films applied to the touchscreen may block the signal and prevent the touchscreen from working properly.


if not I would back up (Article: HT4946) your device, and then close all running apps (Article: HT5137), if you have done so, then reset all settings (Article: HT2110), and see if it works after wards, if not..... then restore (Article: HT1414)... dont worry you already completed a backup, so you are good to go. If that still fails or is unsuccessful, then visit a apple retail store, dont forget to setup a apt.

hope that helps.


reset all settingshttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT2110

close all running appshttp://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137

restorehttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

visit a apple retail store http://www.apple.com/retail/storelist/

My ipad mini screen isn't working right.

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