iPad mini Cannot Connect to ANY network, best course of action?

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iPad mini Cannot Connect to ANY network, best course of action?

iPad mini was working until around 6 PM, where it just stopped connecting to wifi and internet just stopped.

Tried all methods that was discussed in the past post, which included resetting network setting in Settings section, hard reset, putting the iPad in airplane mode and out, etc.

One method I haven't tried is to do is reset network. Problem is, the device is tied with Find my iPad, and in order to wipe everything, I need to sign in to iCloud, which I cannot, since the internet would not connect at all.

The connection is not limited to just my home wifi network, but it would not connect to my local Starbucks, school wifi, or even my friend's house.

What would be the best course of action? The iPad mini is out of warranty, and it was purchased immedietley after it came out, and the nearest Apple store is 70 miles up north in Portland, OR.

iPad mini Wi-Fi, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Feb 8, 2014 12:57 AM

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Kento Ito Author

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Feb 8, 2014 1:19 AM in response to Kento Ito

I should also note that device can recognize the wifi networks existing, but it simply will not connect.

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Diavonex

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Feb 8, 2014 1:25 AM in response to Kento Ito

Try this:

1. Turn router off for 30 seconds and on again

2. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings

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Kento Ito Author

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Feb 8, 2014 1:56 AM in response to Diavonex

tried that, nothing, still keeps giving me "unable to connect" errors.

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Diavonex

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Feb 8, 2014 2:02 AM in response to Kento Ito

Can you connect to other router/network?

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Diavonex

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Feb 8, 2014 2:09 AM in response to Kento Ito

Try "Forget this Network" (tap to enlarge image)

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Kento Ito Author

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Feb 8, 2014 2:15 AM in response to Diavonex

Tried it, but when attempting to re-connect, it just gives me "unable to connect" error. And it is not limited to my Airport Extreme, it won't connect to attwifi at my nearby Starbucks.

Could the wifi chip be damaged? There is no sign of physical damage with exposed hole in the iPad, nor have my iPad came in contact with water other than lens wipe.

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Diavonex

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Feb 8, 2014 2:32 AM in response to Kento Ito

Possible hardware problem. Let Apple have a look at it.

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Kento Ito Author

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Feb 8, 2014 2:45 AM in response to Diavonex

Problem is, how much will the repair cost if the wifi chip is indeed damaged? The iPad mini is out of warranty, so I know that I would have to pay for repairs...

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Diavonex

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Feb 8, 2014 2:48 AM in response to Kento Ito

Suggest you try and reset to Factory Default; hopefully the Wi-Fi will come back to life.

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Kento Ito Author

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Feb 8, 2014 2:04 PM in response to Diavonex

Tried it via DFU mode, still giving me "Unable to join the network" error.

The Apple Store is 70 miles away up north, but the weather condition is making it difficult to travel. And I kind of need the iPad within next couple of days......

How much would the repair estimate be if the wifi chip needs to be replaced?

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Diavonex

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Feb 8, 2014 4:11 PM in response to Kento Ito

They do not repair; you will probably be offer a refurbish iPad for a price.

Have you tried restoring to Factory Default?

Settings>General>Reset>Erase all content and settings.

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Kento Ito Author

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Feb 8, 2014 6:09 PM in response to Diavonex

I have attempted this, but no luck at all.

I cannot afford the replacement cost, as I am a student who is out of work. The wifi was working fine until yesterday around this time. Could the antenna somehow got damaged, even though this device has never been dropped in its lifetime? It can still detect wifi, but it will simply not connect at all.

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