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Jim71 Author

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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

Kitstj

Level 1

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Mar 8, 2014 4:45 AM in response to Jim71

P.S.

My screen was pixilated with many colors. It shimmered. Thanks for the tip.

xyvier

Level 1

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Mar 12, 2014 1:52 PM in response to trevorfromsioux falls

My ipad turned red screen color after dropping it. I follwed what you are suggesting here and it worked. Thank you for the input.

meganbe

Level 1

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Mar 18, 2014 7:55 PM in response to Jim71

This just saved us. A few slaps to the back of the iPad and it's good as new! Thank you so much!

Mar 19, 2014 12:42 AM in response to Jim71

I tried the dropping thing but nothing happened. I decided to check 'Settings', then 'General", then "Reset".

Voila! Back to normal with no alarming manhandling!

Mya22

Level 1

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Apr 22, 2014 2:52 PM in response to Jim71

Thank you soooooooo much for the slapping trick, worked like a charm! Had to hit it with palm of hand several times but it worked. Colors are normal.

Eshardt

Level 1

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Apr 27, 2014 6:21 PM in response to Jim71

It worked for me! But I dropped it multiple times from 3 inches. Make sure to back it up before. I lost my background.

Apr 30, 2014 8:24 PM in response to win486

Thanks to the person who recommended the "ipad slap on the back", worked for me.

Lazar555

Level 1

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May 3, 2014 7:26 AM in response to Jim71

It worked for me too. Pretty incredible.

May 3, 2014 5:37 PM in response to corea50

I did the same thing a couple of times by tapping on back on ipad and it made it worst...

win486

Level 1

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May 4, 2014 3:03 PM in response to BertaNChuckie

Mine was worse at first then I dropped it flat on its back from about two feet up on a carpeted floor. It came back perfect after a couple times.

ben_56

Level 1

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May 21, 2014 4:59 AM in response to Jim71

How do you fix the red screen ?

bobseufert

Level 6

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May 21, 2014 11:38 AM in response to ben_56

Jim71 and many people on this post had success by smacking their iPads on the back.

Jun 5, 2014 5:38 PM in response to Sephiroth1976

I just read your post, but instead I hit it with my hands and fixed it thanks.... Already had scheduled a genious appointment saved me a lot of money thanks

Jun 9, 2014 6:02 PM in response to Jim71

I mean "red"

Jun 10, 2014 9:19 AM in response to Jim71

I have tried this method a lot of times but it's still not working! This is the second time it happened. What do I do?

iPad dropped, now with red screen/background