ipad mini 1 digitizer replaced lcd screen grey bars attempts to boot up

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ipad mini 1 digitizer replaced lcd screen grey bars attempts to boot up

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My sons ipad mini was dropped several times and the screen cracked but later completely broke. The ipad seemed to boot up ok. I have replaced the digitizer but the ipad will not boot up. The ipad screen does not stay on and has grey bars down the middle. I have reinstalled a latest version of software onto it via iTunes but now the ipad attempts to set the language but does not respond to any user interactions and randomly goes through the different languages whilst the screen comes on and then dims again. I have checked all the connections on both the LCD and digitizer and these are all correctly seated. Do you think a reset via iTunes would work given that I have installed a later version of software that has been unsuccessful?

Cheers

Dave

iPad Mini

Posted on Mar 11, 2016 2:57 AM

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Ralph9430

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Mar 11, 2016 6:40 AM in response to djwilliams37

If the repair work was done by Apple or an Apple authorized Service location, take the device back there and ask for it to be repaired or replaced. If you or someone else replaced the digitizer then your only hope is to have that person fix it. Having a third party repair or replace parts voids your warranty.

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kb1951

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Mar 11, 2016 6:46 AM in response to djwilliams37

The two concerns I have with your situation are, one, Apple does not sell replacement parts, so it is anyone's guess where your screen came from, and, two, devices are not user serviceable so you did the repair at your own risk. Even though the connections look good, something went wrong. You could try restoring it through iTunes but I would be prepared to purchase a new iPad.

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djwilliams37 Author

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Mar 11, 2016 7:09 AM in response to kb1951

Hi

Thanks for the replies. I did take a gamble on screen replacement and purchased and fitted myself. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about the grey bands that appear down the centre of the LCD. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas what could be causing this?

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Answer 4

Mar 11, 2016 10:16 AM in response to djwilliams37

Hi

You need to buy a new ipad or refurbished one have a look on Apple website .

DIY jobs on tech products never work.

Cheers

Brian

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