iPad 4th generation screen has an unresponsive line

i have an ipad 4th generation, but there is a part of the screen that doesnt respond when i swipe past it, it does when i do it fast but when i pass it normally it just doesnt work, its like a line on the screen. Can someone help?


iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Feb 8, 2026 12:08 PM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2026 1:08 PM

Given your description, you would be best advised to visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to hands-on test and assess your iPad.


If a screen hardware fault is identified, as is perhaps likely, you will be in the best possible place to explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Feb 8, 2026 1:08 PM in response to Dorian33_85

Given your description, you would be best advised to visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to hands-on test and assess your iPad.


If a screen hardware fault is identified, as is perhaps likely, you will be in the best possible place to explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

iPad 4th generation screen has an unresponsive line

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