What should I do if my iPad 2 screen goes blank?

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What should I do if my iPad 2 screen goes blank?

I was in Costa on Tuesday with my iPad 2, the iPad is about 12 years old according to the warranty, the Apple homecare expired, I think one of the apps crashed. It is either:

• one of the apps crashed

• the iPad is too old

In Costa, I was facetiming my friend until I see the screen go blank. The iPad still works thankfully, but the screen or ipad itself crashed. Maybe it was the backlight.

Does anyone else have this problem at all?

-Mark -_-

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Posted on Feb 16, 2025 3:57 AM

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LotusPilot

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Feb 16, 2025 4:07 AM in response to Mark-_-

Your iPad2 is long ago obsolete - and with obsolescence, all hardware support has ceased. Screen replacement, if available, will only be possible via a third-party repair store.

Be aware that screen replacement will almost certainly result in the iPad being fully reset - losing installed Apps. Given that all 32-bit Apps have been retired and removed from the Apple App Store, you'll not be able to restore/re-install any Apps to the iPad after a reset.

Given its age and lack of support, either for hardware or available Apps, you would be best advised to avoid spending any money on the obsolete iPad - and instead consider replacement with a much more recent or current model iPad.

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Mark-_- Author

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Feb 16, 2025 4:14 AM in response to LotusPilot

Ok, thank you so much for the help.

I could install the apps with a newer device and go to purchased and install the oldest version of the app.

Thank you for the help, will do a repair when I get the chance.

Honestly, I think this iPad is not really worth saving, I got it in 2023 after my aunt gave it to me, honestly, it is old.

Also, I can only spend my money on my iPhone (which I posted about a month ago breaking)

-Mark-_-

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