iPad 2

At a mere 6.1 mm, the iPad 2 is the slimmest Apple tablet yet – not to mention it’s faster and has an enhanced display. Of course, all of these great advancements over the previous model have resulted in a very popular tablet. But the paper thin design has also meant more accidental drops. Once the screen is damaged from cracks and fractures, the iPad cannot be enjoyed to its fullest capacity.

That’s when you need iPad 2 digitizer replacement! iPad 2 screen repair starts with deciding between service options; that’s why we’ve outlined them below, including a DIY guide. No matter which option you choose, if you hit a dead end remember that Cell Phone Repair is a quick call away!

iPad 2 Digitizer Replacement Services

Official Apple Store

All hardware-based malfunctions with the LCD display or iPad 2 digitizer are covered under the Apple one year warranty. To submit a repair/replacement request and send in your device may take up to three weeks to resolve. However, Apple warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage. For those with Apple Care+, two incidents of accidental damage are covered with a service fee.

iPad 2 Digitizer Replacement with CPR

Cell Phone Repair is a one-stop shop for expert knowledge in electronic repair and replacement – and iPad 2 repairs make no difference! With common parts on hand and expedient care, most repairs can be completed within 24 hours. That means you can have your iPad 2 back in hand to surf the web, watch the latest on Netflix, and Skype with family or friends. Best of all, all service and parts are covered under a limited lifetime warranty.

iPad 2 Digitizer Replacement Guide (for DIY)

DIY iPad 2 screen repair puts the control in your hands, from cost to time spent. However, it’s important to consider the potential danger of opening a delicate device without the proper experience. Using the heat gun alone could cause considerable damage if done inappropriately. Also, any warranty you have through Apple or elsewhere will be void once you attempt to DIY.

If you still want to DIY, this is how to fix the iPad 2 digitizer:

1. The iPad 2 screen is kept in place by adhesive. You must use a heat gun (or blow dryer) around the edges to soften the adhesive. Circle the heat gun approximately one inch above the device, and avoid hovering over one area for too long. While softening the adhesive, begin prying the screen upward with a plastic prying tool by inserting it between the digitizer and the iPad frame. If you cannot insert the tool, continue to use heat until the adhesive has been softened enough to insert it. Work your way around the screen doing this. Avoid the following areas as much as possible::
   ● Cellular antenna (about one inch on either side of the camera)
   ● Power button cable (on the topmost part of the right side of the iPad)
   ● Wifi antenna (just to the right of the home button on the bottom)
2. Once one section is raised, move on to the next section/side of the iPad until the screen is loose.
3. Open the digitizer from the right side, as if you are opening a book cover. The left side will stay connected via the digitizer cable.
4. Remove the four screws on the corners of the LCD display. Using a pry tool on the right, gently lift the LCD. Note: It will still be connected by the LCD cable which should be likewise gently lifted (to break the adhesive to the device).
5. Locate the clasp holding the LCD cable in place. Use the pry tool to pop it out of the socket. Then place the fully detached LCD screen somewhere safe.
6. Locate the digitizer cable (holding the screen on) and its socket. Lift the two clasps holding the cable in the socket. Back the cable out of the socket and set aside the entire digitizer screen.
7. Perform these steps in reverse order to attach the new iPad digitizer replacement screen.

iPad 2 Digitizer Replacement Cost Comparison

Apple

If Apple assesses that your broken iPad 2 screen is not due to bad hardware or if you do not have accidental damage coverage through the Apple Care+ plan, you will have to pay for a brand new iPad 2. Otherwise, the service fee through Apple Care+ is a standard $49. And the repair service with neither warranty nor coverage costs $249 plus shipping, which replaces your entire device.

CPR

Are you worried about the digitizer repair cost? Cell Phone Repair stores offer a free estimate prior to agreeing to repair services. The cost may vary based on the extent of the damage. For instance, the problem might go beyond the digitizer repair to full-screen replacement, home button replacement, and even camera replacement. That’s why it’s recommended to seek expert advice prior to investing in other service options, including the more risky DIY repair.

iPad 2 Digitizer Replacement Kit

You can purchase a kit online for anywhere between $50-100 that comes with a display and digitizer as well as the necessary tools. This option may be the cheapest, but it’s also the riskiest. If you try to replace the iPad 2 digitizer yourself, you may end up paying more to replace your device later on.

Now that you have read about all the options above, you should have a better idea about the best iPad 2 digitizer replacement options for your situation. If you do choose to have professionals fix your device, be sure to contact your local CPR location for a free repair estimate on site. In no time, you’ll have a fully functional iPad 2!

Letting your little ones play with your iPad 2 may be all fun and games – that is until it’s grabbed by the case, which detaches, and the iPad goes spiraling toward the ground. We have all faced similar moments of horror with some device or another. And in times of crisis like this, it’s nice to have your options laid out for you so that you can get back to life with a full screen!

Determining the iPad 2 Screen Damage First

When a slip of the fingers causes your iPad to go tumbling, it gives you little relief to have a protective case. The iPad is a well-designed but rather delicate piece of equipment. Dings, dents, and scratches are all rather common – but they do not require the same iPad 2 screen replacement as a display that has spider-webbed or shattered completely.

Here are a few “home” remedies for iPad 2 screen scratch repair:

• Gently “erase” the scratch with a clean pencil eraser. Move in the direction of the flaw until it disappears, then wipe with a clean cloth.
• Fill the scratch with vaseline. Lightly wipe dry the area, without pressing too hard so as to leave some of the vaseline behind.
• Smear a dab of toothpaste over the scratch until it fades.

And what if you are one of the unlucky Apple users to incur a cracked iPad 2 screen? That is where the difficult decisions come into play. Chances are that you are looking for the least expensive and safest option that will put your device back in your hands as soon as possible. Take a look below at one of the biggest factors facing those who need iPad 2 display repair – cost.

iPad 2 Screen Replacement Cost

By Apple or Other Experts

You may be able to get a free iPad 2 screen replacement if you are still under the standard Apple limited warranty (and the damage is not accidental). But more often than not, an iPad 2 cracked screen is due to being dropped or crushed. In this case, you will have to pay around $400, which Apple stores use to essentially replace the entire device.

Apple remains the most costly iPad 2 screen repair service while many third-party repair service providers will have the same service for less than $200. A good place to start is by gathering up the cost and timeline quotes from different expert repair parties. Cell Phone Repair, for instance, offers a free assessment and estimate of your iPad 2 repair needs (for cracked screens, battery, charging port and more..).

iPad 2 Screen Replacement Kit

By deciding to take a DIY route, the screen repair cost will be much less. There are several iPad 2 screen replacement kits available online, from Amazon to eBay, for as low as $10 and up to as much as $50. It’ll come with a variety of tools as well as parts (an iPad 2 digitizer and LCD display, sometimes a home button, etc.).

iPad 2 Screen Replacement Service Options

With the relative costs in mind, let’s look a little more closely at the repair options:

Apple Store

You may have heard the idea of cracked iPad 2 screen warranty thrown around, but Apple has not made it simple. While every iPad comes with a complimentary one year hardware warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary support, it doesn’t cover your typical fumbles and accidents. Unless, of course, you upgraded to the Apple + support which covers two incidents of damage with a service charge of $49 per incident. Repairs take 3-5 days in store or up to two weeks through the mail.

CPR Cell Phone Repair

Instead of falling back on Apple, you might choose to rely on the excellent customer support of CPR stores across the country. Technicians are always on hand to assess your broken iPad 2 display, and each store carries the parts necessary for iPad 2 LCD repair service – usually within one business day!

How to Replace iPad 2 Screen (A DIY Guide)

The iPad 2 is structurally compact and can offer several difficulties for any DIY repair. To even open the device requires a heat gun and replacement adhesive, so do not attempt this repair with those on hand. Expert iPad 2 screen replacement may cost most, but it also gives you the peace of mind that your device will be handled with expert care. Otherwise, you are taking responsibility for potential damages in the repair process. In other words, any existing warranties will be rendered void.

If you decide to go through with DIY, here are the steps for how to replace the iPad 2 screen:

1. The cracked iPad 2 screen is held on with nothing but adhesive. To remove it, you must use a heat gun (or blow dryer) to soften the adhesive around the edges. Be extremely careful and patient as you do this. Move the heat gun in circular motions approximately one inch above the device, being careful not to hover over one area too long. Simultaneously, begin prying the screen upward with a plastic prying tool by inserting it between the digitizer and the iPad frame. If the tool does not insert, the adhesive must be softened further. Work your way around the screen doing this. When using the heat gun and prying, it’s important to note a few sensitive areas to avoid:
   • Cellular antenna (about one inch on either side of the camera)
   • Power button cable (on the topmost part of the right side of the iPad)
   • Wifi antenna (just to the right of the home button on the bottom)
2. Once one section is raised, leave a plastic pry tool between the digitizer and frame and move on to the next section/side of the iPad until the screen is loose.
3. Open the digitizer from the right side, as if you are opening a book cover. The left side will stay connected.
4. Cut the digitizer cable (which is still connecting the digitizer and frame on the left side). This will free the screen entirely.
5. Remove the four screws on the corners of the LCD display. Using a pry tool on the right, gently lift the LCD. Note: It will still be connected by the LCD cable which should be likewise gently lifted (to break the adhesive to the device).
6. Locate the clasp holding the LCD cable in place. Use the pry tool to pop it out of the socket. Then place the fully detached LCD screen somewhere safe.
7. Lift the two clasps of the formerly cut digitizer cable. Back the remainder out of the socket and throw it away.
8. Clean out the iPad frame of leftover glass and adhesive. Use the heat gun again if necessary to soften any leftover adhesive.
9. Depending on your replacement display, you may need to remove the old home button, home button bracket, and camera hold to apply to the new screen. But more likely, these will come with the replacement screen.
10. Apply new adhesive strips to the edges of the new digitizer (unless it comes with adhesive strips). Be sure not to cover components around the home button, etc. And don’t pull off the adhesive strip backing just yet.
11. Attach the new digitizer assembly by inserting the two ends of the digitizer cable into the appropriate socket. Part of the cable will be tucked under the metal frame so that the cable is pushed in all of the way. Then, attach the clamps holding the cable in place.
12. Carefully re-attach the LCD assembly in the same way.
13. Lay the LCD carefully back in place and secure with the four component screws.
14. Power on your device to test the touch capability and make sure everything is working correctly. Power off again
15. Remove the adhesive strip backing and carefully replace and secure the new digitizer.

iPad 2 screen replacement can be an expensive repair, but DIY repair is also complicated and requires specialized tools. Now you have all the information about all the options; the choice is yours!

You’re on your lunch break which, of course, means that you are catching up on Game of Thrones. Your eyes have been glued to your iPad 2 screen all day: at the breakfast table, on the bus, you name it. You have essentially adopted binge watching Hulu and Netflix as a secondary hobby. And so when your iPad 2 battery dies, you feel lost.

You could have sworn that you charged your battery overnight, and it’s only been on for a couple of hours today. Why is the battery dead already? It might be due to age or manufacturing error. Whatever the cause, one thing is for sure – you need iPad 2 battery replacement asap so that this never happens again!

iPad 2 Battery Life

The average iPad 2 battery life is roughly 10 hours. However, this estimate may differ depending on the type of use (video, playing games, surfing the web, or standby mode). It is considered to have the best battery capacity of the current iPad series and has been tested at over 7 hours when on maximum brightness, full wifi connection, and constant video playback.

But like all batteries, it can eventually begin to wear out. It may also become faulty from accidental damage or having been replaced incorrectly previously. If you are having charging issues, check your charging port and cable to ensure a connection. If you are troubled with a short battery life, here are a few tips on how to save battery on iPad 2:

• If you don’t need them, turn off wifi and cellular data. Searching for these connections is a constant drain on iPad 2 battery life.
• Turn off or decrease data fetching. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars and choose “manually” or “hourly” to reduce the battery drain.
• Turn off push notifications.
• Decrease screen brightness or select “Auto Brightness” to allow the iPad to sense the appropriate level.
• Turn off location services.
• Avoid heavy graphics.
• Keep your iPad 2 out of extreme temperatures that might stress the battery. Remove the case before charging to ensure adequate ventilation.

iPad 2 Battery Replacement Service Options

If you have tried all of the tricks and tips to improve your iPad 2 battery performance, it might be time for a brand new battery. Thankfully, there are a few different service options that you can consider to find the best iPad 2 battery replacement cost and timeline.

Apple Store

Apple has rated the iPad 2 battery at 1,000 cycles which constitutes around 3 years. Once it has diminished, Apple claims that it will swap out your entire iPad for only $99.

And what about Apple service cost?
As stated above, Apple has presented an opportunity to trade out your old iPad 2 for an acceptable fee. But what if your iPad 2 isn’t old? If it is still in the one year limited warranty period, you can get a free iPad 2 battery (or, in some cases, device) replacement. More often the warranty is expired or void because of accidental damage that isn’t covered. In this case, the cost will be over the $100 mark.

CPR Cell Phone Repair

Replacing your iPad 2 battery with CPR is short, sweet, and tailored to your needs. You can bring your device into a CPR location near you for a free assessment. Then, you can choose to:
A) get the iPad 2 battery replaced by CPR expert technicians.
B) sell or trade in your iPad.

And what about CPR service cost ?
When you get an iPad 2 repair assessment from Cell Phone Repair, you will also get an estimate of the battery replacement cost. From there, you are a day or less away from having your device back in your hands and working like new! Best of all, all parts and services will be covered under our limited lifetime warranty at no extra charge.

iPad 2 Battery Replacement Instructions (DIY Guide)

This guide will walk you through how to remove a battery from iPad 2. If you have never performed a DIY tech repair before, we suggest you start with another device as iPads can be tricky. Also, note that you are taking full responsibility for damage when you open your device. Apple and other warranties may no longer exist. That being said, DIY iPad 2 battery replacement cost will be the smallest through a DIY repair, as you only have to pay for the battery and not service.

If you feel confident to DIY, follow these steps:

1. The iPad 2 screen is held on with nothing but adhesive. To remove it, you must use a heat gun (or blow dryer) to soften the adhesive around the edges. Be extremely careful and patient as you do this. Move the heat gun in circular motions approximately one inch above the device, be sure not to hover over one area too long. While using the heat gun to melt the adhesive, begin prying the screen upward with a plastic prying tool (or spudger) by inserting it between the digitizer and the iPad frame. If the tool does not insert, continue to use the heat tool until the adhesive has been softened enough to insert the prying tool. Work your way around the screen doing this. There are a few areas on the iPad 2 that are more prone to breakage than others, these include:
   • Cellular antenna (about one inch on either side of the camera)
   • Power button cable (on the topmost part of the right side of the iPad)
   • Wifi antenna (just to the right of the home button on the bottom)
2. Once one section is raised, leave a plastic pry tool between the digitizer and frame and move on to the next section/side of the iPad until the screen is loose.
3. Open the digitizer from the right side, as if you are opening a book cover. The left side will stay connected.
4. Remove the four screws on the corners of the LCD display. Using a pry tool on the right, gently lift the LCD. Note: It will still be connected by the LCD cable which should be likewise gently lifted (to break the adhesive to the device).
5. Locate the clasp holding the LCD cable in place. Use the pry tool to pop it out of the socket. Then place the fully detached LCD screen somewhere safe.
6. Locate the digitizer cable (holding the screen on) and its socket. Lift the two clasps holding the cable in the socket. Back the cable out of the socket and set aside the entire digitizer screen.
7. Locate the audio jack. Lift the flap and disconnect it.
8. Locate the control board cable. Flip up the retainer (a metal bar) and disconnect it.
9. Remove the five screws holding the motherboard in place. There will be a small bracket that comes loose. Set that aside.
10. Locate the charging dock port. Peel up the black tape holding it in place and remove it.
11. Use the prying tool to carefully disconnect the speaker and then to disconnect motherboard. Either may be held by adhesive to pry gently and take your time. Also, the wifi antenna will still be connected. Once the motherboard is loose, disconnect the antenna and remove motherboard completely.
12. Use a heat gun to warm the back of the iPad (as the battery will be thoroughly glued into the back housing). Slowly pry the battery up as the adhesive loosens. Remove battery.
13. Reconnect the new battery and all components in reverse.
14. Apply new adhesive strips to the edges of the old digitizer. Be sure not to cover components around the home button, etc. And don’t pull off the adhesive strip backing just yet.
15. Attach the digitizer assembly by inserting the two ends of the digitizer cable back into the appropriate socket. Part of the cable will be tucked under the metal frame so that the cable is pushed in all of the way. Then, attach the clamps holding the cable in place.
16. Carefully reattach the LCD assembly in the same way.
17. Lay the LCD carefully back in place and secure with the four component screws.
18. Power on your device to test the touch capability and make sure everything is working correctly. Power off again.
19. Remove the adhesive strip backing and carefully replace and secure the new digitizer.
20. Now that you have all the facts it’s your turn to choose what the best course of action is for your iPad 2 battery replacement. Whether you choose to pay for repairs at the Apple store, a CPR location or go the DIY route, we hope your iPad is up and running again soon!