MikeMck
Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay
Has anyone on here replaced a screen on an iPad? Thanks.
I understand there are two parts on the screen. Digitizer and outer screen. Do you think the digitizer needs to be replaced if the outer screen has a crack?
MikeMcK wrote:
Has anyone on here replaced a screen on an iPad? Thanks.
Fortunately I haven't had to but I know it can be done if your capable with those sorts of things.
I put an Otterbox "Defender" on mine the day I bought it.
No experience dropping the iPad but I did drop my iPhone. After looking into trying to repair the screen (I could still use the phone, but the screen was shattered) I decided to take it to the Apple store for advise. They replaced it for $49! I was thrilled with that wonderful customer service! Don't know if they do anything similar for the ipad.
MikeMcK wrote:
Has anyone on here replaced a screen on an iPad? Thanks.
If you're near a local Apple store, try there. Replacement screen might be a lot cheaper than sending it to Apple.
MikeMcK wrote:
Has anyone on here replaced a screen on an iPad? Thanks.
Check with OWC(Other World Computing) or Small Dog Electronics for a quote on a repair. iFixit.com should have the tools and parts if you DIY.
bgtmd
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Seems there is quite a cottage industry for replacing screens. Here in West Texas it is about 1/2 that of sending to apple. Check local listings. Some special tools are required if doing it yourself.
bgtmd
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Sorry other posts addressed this...
I have successfully replaced the screen on my iPad 3 using youtube videos. I'm not a mechanically savy guy. It took a couple of hours. Most of the time was spent picking the glass shards away from the adhesive. You'll need a heat gun to be able to seperate the glass from the adhesive.
canadiaman wrote:
I have successfully replaced the screen on my iPad 3 using youtube videos. I'm not a mechanically savy guy. It took a couple of hours. Most of the time was spent picking the glass shards away from the adhesive. You'll need a heat gun to be able to seperate the glass from the adhesive.
Canadiaman;
Can you please tell me more. I also have a hairline crack on my iPad2 screen. I am planning to change the screen, I am wondering if do I have to change the digitizer as well or just the outer screen?
I did it three months ago. Dropped it onto a concrete floor. Mashed the corner of the screen. Apple took it as a trade in and gave me a price break. I don't remember how much. Mine was the first generation of Retina screen. You might just walk into a store and ask them.
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