Ipad mini is completely dead. Button reset does not work. Will new battery fix it?

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Ipad mini is completely dead. Button reset does not work. Will new battery fix it?

So a few months ago my ipad mini decided to die 1 month exactly out of warranty... convenient right? Anyway it was charging overnight and was fine when i set it down to sleep. Display and everything was fully functional. The next day i left alone charging, and I came home later to use it. Didnt turn on. tried the reset with the 2 buttons to no avail. Took it to apple and they said it was dead dead, and only offered a replacement.

Thing to mind here is that the charger i was using was somewhat faulty. It would sometimes rapidly charge and discharge due to a faulty connection. My thought is that maybe this started to happen and zapped the battery? Now with this as a possibility, would a completely new battery fix the issue? I could do the repair myself and I'm wondering if the effort is even worth it.

Posted on Jul 8, 2014 9:31 PM

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Jul 8, 2014 10:45 PM in response to PatM23

What did the Genius say at the Apple store? I would ask them if a repair is a possible solution. There are certified techs out there that can do the repairs. I once had a damaged antenna on my iphone (out of warranty-they offered a replacement) and I asked the genius if it was possible to fix it and he said yes. It took me a while to get the OEM parts from China, so yes, its possible, but I would ask the Genius first.

Be sure to tell the Genius that you have a faulty connection at home. If you can correct the faulty connection, fix it. If not is it possible to charge it somewhere else?

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Jul 9, 2014 5:36 AM in response to James Jewell

I told them all the information. They did not want to say much else aside from recommending I purchase a refurb replacement for 219.99... They ran the diagnostics and everything for free which was surprising because I did not have apple care / warranty on it. Nice workers, but they were no help. Just sounded like they wanted money. I just think that maybe they were hesitant to say yes or no because If the ipad does not turn on it could be anything that is wrong.

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Jul 9, 2014 7:04 AM in response to PatM23

If what you say is true, it may very well have zapped ALL the internals. Also note that if you chose the third-party route for a battery replacement, you will lose the ability to purchase a discounted replacement. Apple will not replace a device serviced by either you or a third-party.

Ask at another genius bar. In many cases, they may replace the iPad for $99 as a "battery replacement" rather than an "out of warranty" replacement which is the $219 you mentioned.

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Jul 9, 2014 7:28 AM in response to Alfred DeRose

$99 is still too much for how expensive it is to begin with. But i bought a replacement battery + kit for $13 and i got the front panel screen off. so ill give it a shot when it comes in the mail. No harm done i suppose if it can't get worse than dead and without warranty lol

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Jul 9, 2014 7:31 AM in response to PatM23

I don't think you understood what I said in my post. You can get the whole thing REPLACED for $99. Or rather could before you opened it up. Apple won't touch it now. Good luck.

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Jul 12, 2014 7:05 AM in response to Alfred DeRose

I understand what you said. I just cant afford paying another $100 dollars to replace something that was $300 and should work beyond a year... The cable shorting seems less likely as well because I've been use that same charger on my phone with no issues whatsoever. It only would do the charge/discharge thing if it was plugged in the wrong side, and is immediately noticeable. Don't think I made that mistake. If the $13 dollar battery doesn't solve it then its not a big loss. I jwas ust asking if it is a feasible fix.

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Sep 8, 2014 7:59 PM in response to PatM23

I am in the same boat. Wondering if the replacement battery worked for you. Please let me know - thanks!

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