iPad badly damaged screen on iPad, now has a mind of its own

[Appletise]

Was most unfortunate to have the screen severely damaged. Initially the iPad still operated normally, but now its impossible to keep any app / thing useable for more than a couple of seconds without it switching to another app ir randomly selecting things. What can be done to minimise this? Would replacing the screen ensure that the iPad works normally again?

 

[LeeW]

I suspect it has a mind of its own due to the damage making the random selections. A screen replacement should resolve the issue but depending on the cost you may need to get a new one.

 

[AutomaticApple]

Was most unfortunate to have the screen severely damaged. Initially the iPad still operated normally, but now its impossible to keep any app / thing useable for more than a couple of seconds without it switching to another app ir randomly selecting things. What can be done to minimise this? Would replacing the screen ensure that the iPad works normally again?

You should probably just get a new iPad altogether.

 

[ericwn]

Nobody can but guess if a screen repair will be all that’s needed.

I’d get a new iPad.

 

[ScreenSavers]

Yes, a screen repair should fix it. Not sure which generation that is, if it is a standard iPad and not an air or pro, it involves just replacing the glass and digitizer. If it is a pro or second generation iPad Air or later, it involves replacing the LCD as well. A little more costly.

I’m guessing that’s a first generation iPad Air… pretty easy glass only fix if so.

 

[Appletise]

Yes, a screen repair should fix it. Not sure which generation that is, if it is a standard iPad and not an air or pro, it involves just replacing the glass and digitizer. If it is a pro or second generation iPad Air or later, it involves replacing the LCD as well. A little more costly.

I’m guessing that’s a first generation iPad Air… pretty easy glass only fix if so.

thanks for replies, its an ipad air, ipad model A1474 generation, so would it need LCD as well? waht would be the ~costs of repairing this possessed cracked screen?

 

[ScreenSavers]

thanks for replies, its an ipad air, ipad model A1474 generation, so would it need LCD as well? waht would be the ~costs of repairing this possessed cracked screen?

Yep just what I thought. I don’t know what shops around you charge for this. It’s quite difficult on an iPad (I’ve done a ton of them.)

 

[retta283]

This is an ancient problem on iPads, I know all about this one... The shattering is obviously responsible in this case, it could be a loose cable or pressure on the screen in certain spots due to shattered glass.

 

[dumastudetto]

Not worth repairing.

I'd max out a new 2020 12.9" iPad Pro with AppleCare+ monthly payments for as long as you want, and get on with your life.

 

[Appletise]

Yep just what I thought. I don’t know what shops around you charge for this. It’s quite difficult on an iPad (I’ve done a ton of them.)

how much would be expected to repair? l have got insurance but excess cost is ~£150

 

[960design]

thanks for replies, its an ipad air, ipad model A1474 generation, so would it need LCD as well? waht would be the ~costs of repairing this possessed cracked screen?

iPad Airs were released back in 2013. This device cannot update to the current iPadOS.
Many people do not have cars that are going on 8 years old. A few have children and homes less than the age of your iPad. It is time to move on.

The jitter is because the digitizer is 'built-in' to the glass and now receiving fake inputs due to shorting along the damaged areas. You do not need an LCD. I've seen repairs for an iPad Air as low as $65, but more average in the $99 range ( of course depending on region of the repair center ).