Called apple they said 250 to fix it. Anyone know a different place to simply replace it for less?
280g-reefman Butterfly Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #1 Jul 14, 2012 #1 Called apple they said 250 to fix it. Anyone know a different place to simply replace it for less?
280g-reefman Butterfly Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #2 Jul 14, 2012 #2 Meant broke the screen.
CRW Reef Blue Whale M.A.S.C Club Member ex-officio Jul 14, 2012 #3 Jul 14, 2012 #3 Look on Cl there are quite a few places that wil do it but I think its either $150 or $175
Badgervet Angel Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #4 Jul 14, 2012 #4 Try http://rmmr.us/repairs/repair-category/ipad-repairs, its at least a local place though I've never had to use them myself....yet.
Try http://rmmr.us/repairs/repair-category/ipad-repairs, its at least a local place though I've never had to use them myself....yet.
ailachami Tang M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #5 Jul 14, 2012 #5 I used to fix iPhone on Craigslist. not sure if it's the same but parts are cheap. if you're handy you can do it. order a new screen on eBay.
I used to fix iPhone on Craigslist. not sure if it's the same but parts are cheap. if you're handy you can do it. order a new screen on eBay.
280g-reefman Butterfly Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #7 Jul 14, 2012 #7 Nice, not sure if i want to try myself but at least it can be done. Thanks
280g-reefman Butterfly Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #8 Jul 14, 2012 #8 Or maybe i will, lol. Good ole youtube with demo videos.
ailachami Tang M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #9 Jul 14, 2012 #9 it's easier than you think. just be careful with the LCD.
280g-reefman Butterfly Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #10 Jul 14, 2012 #10 Thanks for the support, for $40 i will try it myself first.
Dr.DiSilicate Administrator Staff member M.A.S.C Club Member M.A.S.C. B.O.D. MASC Vice-President Jul 14, 2012 #11 Jul 14, 2012 #11 I have done my wife's I phone 3 twice. We have 2 kids...lol easy!
280g-reefman Butterfly Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #12 Jul 14, 2012 #12 Who did you buy the screen from? There are a lot of suppliers on ebay, dont know if one is better than the next.
Who did you buy the screen from? There are a lot of suppliers on ebay, dont know if one is better than the next.
ailachami Tang M.A.S.C Club Member Jul 14, 2012 #13 Jul 14, 2012 #13 lots of suppliers. most are from china but I don't see any differences when I install it. you can find some sellers from US but they get it from china too. it's called a digitizer touch screen.
lots of suppliers. most are from china but I don't see any differences when I install it. you can find some sellers from US but they get it from china too. it's called a digitizer touch screen.
CRW Reef Blue Whale M.A.S.C Club Member ex-officio Dec 3, 2012 #14 Dec 3, 2012 #14 Andrew did you ever end up replacing your ipad screen by yourself? Kenny I need to replace a Ipad 2 screen you got any words of advice?
Andrew did you ever end up replacing your ipad screen by yourself? Kenny I need to replace a Ipad 2 screen you got any words of advice?
280g-reefman Butterfly Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Dec 4, 2012 #15 Dec 4, 2012 #15 I have not yet. Its cracked around the borders with only a couple small ones in the middle that arent bad. Its still on the list of things to do.
I have not yet. Its cracked around the borders with only a couple small ones in the middle that arent bad. Its still on the list of things to do.
newtoreef Bat Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Dec 4, 2012 #16 Dec 4, 2012 #16 My buddy repairs them he works at a phone store pm me your number tell me what iPad it is and I can ask him but for sure less then 200
My buddy repairs them he works at a phone store pm me your number tell me what iPad it is and I can ask him but for sure less then 200
ailachami Tang M.A.S.C Club Member Dec 4, 2012 #17 Dec 4, 2012 #17 Chad, just take your time. here is the tutorial: [video]http://www.youtube.com/embed/odxClc3vOoo[/video]
Chad, just take your time. here is the tutorial: [video]http://www.youtube.com/embed/odxClc3vOoo[/video]
CRW Reef Blue Whale M.A.S.C Club Member ex-officio Dec 4, 2012 #18 Dec 4, 2012 #18 Sweet thanks Kenney I have watched a few and they look simple enough. I'll order one and let you know how it goes.
Sweet thanks Kenney I have watched a few and they look simple enough. I'll order one and let you know how it goes.
CRW Reef Blue Whale M.A.S.C Club Member ex-officio Mar 1, 2013 #19 Mar 1, 2013 #19 Re: Dropped my ipad brake the screen Has anyone replaced a screen themselves yet?
aztecdreams Bat Fish M.A.S.C Club Member Mar 1, 2013 #20 Mar 1, 2013 #20 Dropped my ipad brake the screen Lol I'm still waiting to see how someone else does. My wife's iPad had been broke for about a year now. I'm not talking cracked, this thing is a mess
Dropped my ipad brake the screen Lol I'm still waiting to see how someone else does. My wife's iPad had been broke for about a year now. I'm not talking cracked, this thing is a mess
