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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

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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*

Jan 23, 2017 4:07 PM in response to Jim71

I searched for this problem and here i am, post-slapping my iPad 2 and am happy! Thank you, thank you! 🙂

dollkn

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Mar 13, 2017 10:09 PM in response to Jim71

OMG are you freaking kidding me!!! I slapped it several times. Nothing! Then I slapped it with my gym shoe and the darn thing actually came back on!

AVSunday

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Apr 13, 2017 7:27 AM in response to Jim71

Cannot believe tapping the back of the iPad would actually work to fix this problem! Many taps later and my red screen is now back to its normal glory! Thank you so much!!!!!!

Jul 2, 2017 2:08 PM in response to kagithelva

Good ol' slap did the trick! Thank you!

iPad dropped, now with red screen/background