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If I an activation locked ipad mini and I cannot get in contact with the previous owner, will replacing the motherboard bypass this so that the iPad isn't connected to the previous owner anymore? I have a broken/unusable iPad mini for parts and I could try to swap the motherboards if anyone thinks this will work.
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I don't think that'll work.
I'm not sure if they're compatible, but even if they were, using a computer analogy, it's not the motherboard that's your issue, rather the harddrive. That's where the memory is. I've never seen inside an iPad so I have no idea if the memory chips are a part of the motherboard or not.
I think the only way I'd try to frankenstein and end up with two bricks is if you have absolutely no other way. Getting a hold of the original owner is totally out of the question? Because that'd be the easiest way. As soon as you pop that back off apple will wash their hands of the device and if you mess up and brick it, well you have two very expensive door stops.
If you want to proceed, I'd talk to some repair places and get their experienced advice.
I don't think that'll work.
I'm not sure if they're compatible, but even if they were, using a computer analogy, it's not the motherboard that's your issue, rather the harddrive. That's where the memory is. I've never seen inside an iPad so I have no idea if the memory chips are a part of the motherboard or not.
I think the only way I'd try to frankenstein and end up with two bricks is if you have absolutely no other way. Getting a hold of the original owner is totally out of the question? Because that'd be the easiest way. As soon as you pop that back off apple will wash their hands of the device and if you mess up and brick it, well you have two very expensive door stops.
If you want to proceed, I'd talk to some repair places and get their experienced advice.
Probably.
Do It Yourself iPad Repair
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPadhttp://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPad
Cheers, Tom 😉
Also, does anyone know how the iPad device is connected to the original owner? I should have asked this part first. Does the iPad's IP address tell Apple who has the previous account with the iPad? Does it have an IMEI like phones that connects to the previous owner? Maybe there is another way the previous owner is connected to the iPad than the hard drive or logic board/motherboard.
Apple won't help you if that's what you're asking. Apple has a strict policy of not getting involved in issues like this. So it really doesn't matter how the device is connected to the previous owner.
Well, really what I'm asking is does anyone know exactly what can be replaced to bypass the activation lock. If the logic board or other part can be replaced basically making it an iPad not connected to anyone, then I will do that. I am pretty handy with repairing Apple products but I don't actually know how to solve this problem.
The advice above to take it to someone who actually provides service to iDevices would be the best recommendation. I'm going to take a guess and say you're not likely going to get the device up and running, even if you replace the mother board. I would be willing to bet the information you need to access the device is likely stored on the hard drive.
You got to be kidding....
If you have ever tried to take an iPad apart you would know it isn't easy.
This site has step by step with pictures to replace the logic board (not mother board)
117 steps and you have to totally take the iPad apart. Chance of it working again if you never worked on this kind of electronic before...slim.
Good luck.
Here is the fixit site....
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPad+Mini+Wi-Fi+Logic+Board+Replacement/17259
It's not that hard for me. I have done plenty of screen repairs and even some soldering on the digitizer. The iPhone 4s requires a complete disassembly to replace the lcd and digitizer and I can do this no problem. I have already looked at the ifixit site to see how to replace the logic board. I know I can take it apart and put it back into working order. My question is what part can you replace to basically give it a new I.D. so that iTunes doesn't recognize the iPad as being connected to the previous owner. If you don't know, that's okay. Thank you for your concern.
Sorry I wasn't clear.
It is imbedded into the software when the device is activated. Software is on the logic board, so logic board has to go.
There does not appear to be a hard drive, so to speak, where all is stored.
I think the IMEI number is connected to the previous owner. When you connect your iPad to iTunes, iTunes will send the IMEI to Apple server to check if it's connected to an account. IMEI is usually burried in the logicboard (motherboard of iDevice). So, I think, if you change the logicboard then you will get new IMEI number. Please correct me if i am wrong.
did it work,? what did you do?
Hi Details for all IPhones/ iPads Apple ID & passwords and all the security info Is kept on the Apple Severs. That why you cannot bypass the Activation Lock. Cheers Brian
so throw it away?
No, recycle it responsibly.
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