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Alexrat1996

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I’m on 6 iPad replacement when I press on the screen hard the screen is distorted and it shows backlight is this normal behavior ?

I tired iPad mini 2 and other device it does the same thing
 

Neodym

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From my experience it is normal behavior for any LCD screen to get distorted and show backlight when pressed hard. You shouldn’t do this too often, as it could eventually damage the screen.

That may also be one of the reasons why Apple never offered 3D-Touch on the iPad: An iPad screen is bigger than an iPhone screen and can be deformed to a greater extent than a - comparably much smaller - iPhone screen, thus bearing a higher risk of damaging the device.
 
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Starfia

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LCD panels start to act crazily around an area to which pressure is applied, yes – momentary rainbows on or around the area are typical.
 

jettie1767

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You replaced your iPad 6 times because you pressed hard on the screen and you saw distortion? What are you doing in your iPad that you need to press that hard on the screen? As what others have said, you're looking for faults that don't exist.
 
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I’m on 6 iPad replacement when I press on the screen hard the screen is distorted and it shows backlight is this normal behavior ?

Normal behavior for an iPad but not for a user. The issue isn't with the iPad. It's like pressing your own skin hard enough to produce a bruise. Why on earth would you do that?
 
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