iPad gone crazy, typing by itself. Replacement only option?

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iPad gone crazy, typing by itself. Replacement only option?

My iPad have never worked, 5-10 min after I started it it is typing by itself. Like a self playing piano. This video illustrates the problem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkP0dfw598k&feature=related

So, do I have to return it or can it be fixed somehow?

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Posted on Jun 24, 2010 5:22 AM

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lllaass

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Jun 24, 2010 6:09 AM in response to glamorama

There has been at least one previous post on same/similar problem. I do not remember the resolution. Why not make an appointment at your local Apple Genius Bar?

But first I would do a reset and if that did not fix it I would do restore from backup and last a total restore to new condition and add thinks back manually.

Hopefully you did not get any liquid on the screen or between screen and case.

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glamorama Author

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Jun 24, 2010 8:04 AM in response to lllaass

It was like this straight from box, tried restore and total restore already. Seems like I have to replace it. Problem with that is I bought it Dubai (the store didn't accept to return it) and I live in Tanzania. If I bring it to Europe, will any apple store repair it for me?

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Jun 24, 2010 10:52 AM in response to glamorama

Did you try an exorcism?

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jg16

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Jun 24, 2010 11:19 PM in response to glamorama

Here's a longer thread on this issue:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2412750&start=0&tstart=45

Please at least arrange a phone call with Apple support. We need them to acknowledge this as a known issue so they will replace them under warranty. I have yet to get Apple to replace my iPad with this issue, because I can't replicate the issue at will.

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