subject: How to do an iPad LCD Repair [print this page] Repairing your iPad LCD is easy for a well trained expert. If you are familiar with many kinds of electronic equipment, then you may be able to do your own iPad LCD repair, even if you haven't had formal training.
Today, a liquid crystal display (LCD) is flat and thin that is used in the iPad. It is very energy efficient, results in less eye strain, can save space, and is light weight. Considering the normal wear and tear it is likely that you will need to do an iPad LCD repair at some point during its lifetime.
To conduct an iPad LCD repair you will first need to understand the symptoms prior to making an attempt to open the iPad. With the manual you should go over each part of the iPad and their functions. Many users' manuals have a troubleshooting section for your ready reference. There are some problems that can be solved without having to open the iPad which include what is known as a stuck or dead pixel. This usually appears as a small red, blue, green, or black spot on the screen. To fix this, you'll have to turn the power off of the iPad screen and then place some pressure to the dead pixel by tapping on the spot using any solid object that won't scratch the screen.
If your iPad LCD screen is blank or the screen only shows one part that is dark while the other is bright, or if you see the pink or red colors that dominate the screen, tearing lines or rippling patterns, it means that the problem is internal so the iPad will have to be opened in order to effect the iPad screen repair. Separate the front shell of the screen from the back shell carefully in order to avoid any damage to the LCD screen. After you have removed the screen from the screen stand, lay the main part face down on a smooth flat surface.
You will have to have your voltage tester, adhesives, cutters, small screwdrivers, and soldering tools at the ready. After you have successfully opened the iPad, focus on crack boards, liquid discharge, bulging capacitors, and burnt parts. When you are conduction an iPad screen repair these types of problems will require parts replacement. An equivalent series resistance (ESR) meter is quickly capable of detecting defective capacitors. Electrolytic capacitors that are damaged are frequently the cause of iPad LCD breakdowns. After you have replaced the damaged parts, simply put everything back together and the iPad LCD repair is complete.
