Q: iPad 2nd generation - is it broken for good?
I have an 2nd gen iPad - Model: A1458, Serial: DMPMNTAXF185.
I've barely used this iPad since I bought it around 2/3 years ago. When I have used it it's been for browsing the internet and for games (I'm a rubbish user I know..!!). It had been turned off for months, and when I turned it on to start using it again, I had 30 mins use until I completely lost the ability to use the WiFi. On the settings, the option to turn WiFi on is completely greyed out. I tried turning the iPad off but it froze and the screen went blue. I managed to resolve this by plugging the iPad into my laptop and it came back on again - with the WiFi tab greyed out. I've spoken to Apple Support and we managed to restore the iPad to original factory settings and this brought back the WiFi option... for all of 30 mins again before the whole cycle repeated itself. This has happened 4-5 times since, then I just gave up. I turned the iPad on again the other day and all was fine, used it for 30 mins and the exact same thing happened again. The only difference being this time, the iPad didn't freeze, I can still use it but the WiFi tab is greyed out. I'm contemplating selling it on eBay and buying a newer one if I can resolve this - but it would be great to save some money if anyone can help. I actually need an iPad now for work so I have much more of a need to use one properly!
Thanks in advance! H.
iPad 2, iOS 9.2.1
Posted on Aug 19, 2016 4:10 AM