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iPad dropped, now with red screen/background

I've had the original iPad for several months now, and it has been working fine. However, yesterday, the iPad was dropped (a couple of inches from the ground), and now the background screen is red. You can still see the icons and the iPad remains fully functional, except for the red discoloration in the background. For example, when you play a video, the letterbox is now red instead of black.

Has anyone experienced this before? I've synced it, but no effect. Don't want to try a full restore unless it's absolutely necessary. I've read on the net that it may be corrected over time?

Thanks in advance.

iPad, iOS 4.3.2

Posted on Jun 13, 2011 5:58 PM

470 replies

G.Savage

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Nov 24, 2016 8:52 AM in response to Jim71

I went to unlock my IPad and saw that it had a funny red tinge, so I shut it down and the rebooted it but nothing happened. In the end, I searched the Internet and found this. You guys literally saved my life, my mum would have been super annoyed because I have to use this iPad most days. Although I did have to carry on whacking its back for about 5 minutes and my hand turned red, these tips eventually payed off and now my iPad is back to normal.

Cobasare

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Dec 17, 2016 12:04 AM in response to Jim71

This is really unbelievable. I have been having this problem for over two years and just resigned myself to the fact that I just need to get an upgrade and do away with this iPad 1. Then I found this thread and I am so elated that after 5 firm whacks, that dreadful red background was gone!!! I can't tell you how grateful I am for this quick fix. It still works even 5 years later after this thread started *thumbs up*

Kippsy10

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Sep 25, 2011 5:48 AM in response to Jim71

Hi Jim,

I have the same issue, how did you fix this??

Nov 27, 2011 5:25 PM in response to Jim71

I had the same problem w my ipad2. Two good taps to the back fixed it! Hard to believe. Thanks for your post!!

Jan 15, 2013 4:37 AM in response to Sameeo

If no result after tapping You need to open iPad because the LCD screen blug is partially open

and You need re-connect the plug

Syed-Ali

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Jul 22, 2013 1:05 PM in response to Jim71

I have my Ipad display colors changed as attached picture. Any Serious Remedy other than wacking in the Back ...( Actually I have tried this one )

the imge have a red and blue flickering effect....

Feb 12, 2013 2:02 AM in response to Andeye

You need to open iPad because the LCD screen blug is partially open

and You need re-connect the plug

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Jim71 Author

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Jun 13, 2011 11:13 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

Thanks for the response. Appreciate it.

Tgara

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Sep 25, 2011 10:20 AM in response to Jim71

On the dangers of dropping the iPad.....

http://allthingsd.com/20110523/squaretrade-puts-ipad-2-to-the-drop-test/?mod=obi nsite

Kippsy10

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Sep 26, 2011 5:34 AM in response to Jim71

Unbelievable!!! It worked, thanks Jim you have saved me hours of stuffing around. Cheers

Jim71 Author

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Sep 26, 2011 6:16 AM in response to Kippsy10

Good it worked for you too! Just wondering - is your unit an iPad or an iPad 2?

Kippsy10

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Sep 26, 2011 6:28 AM in response to Jim71

IPad 1 - I had to hit it fairly hard a umber of times, I still can't believe it worked, but thanks again

Nov 12, 2011 5:45 AM in response to Kippsy10

Thanks for the posts. Mine went red and a couple of good taps on the back cured it. Just curious if this is a sign that the iPad will have bigger problems in the near future?

pjl123

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Nov 12, 2011 5:54 AM in response to Jim71

Ok. This has now made my short list of favorite threads. And confirms my long held belief that a whack on the back is often the cure for many things.

Nov 27, 2011 5:45 AM in response to Jim71

Thank ! The slap thing worked perfect for me !

Not very comforting though...

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