1 iPad Boot Loop & Charging Issue After Repair – Now Stuck on Apple Log
Hey everyone,
I need some advice on fixing my iPad after a repair that seems to have made things worse. Here’s what happened:
- My iPad’s digitizer FPC connector got damaged, so I took it to a repair shop.
- The repairman "fixed" it, but after getting it back, I noticed a 3-minute boot loop issue. The iPad would restart every few minutes and wouldn’t charge properly—it showed the charging symbol but wouldn’t gain any battery.
- I told the repair guy about the issue, and he asked me to return the next day. When I came back, my iPad was fully charged and working fine, so I took it home.
- I used the iPad normally for over 24 hours, including charging when low and using it until low battery. Then suddenly, while at 80% battery, it turned off and restarted at 26%. After that, the boot loop started again.
- Now, the iPad is stuck on the Apple logo and won’t boot into iOS at all.
Current Issues:
- Boot Loop (previously 3-minute cycle, now stuck on the Apple logo
* Battery percentage jumps (e.g., 80% → 26%)
* iPad charges, but percentage doesn’t increase
* Worked fine for 24+ hours after repair, then suddenly shut down
* Now won’t boot past the Apple logo
Possible Causes (from my research):
- Loose battery connection (maybe not reconnected properly during repair)
- Battery is faulty or not calibrated properly
- Power Management IC (PMIC) issue (damaged during repair?)
- Bad soldering on the FPC connector (could be causing a short circuit)
- Corrupt iOS software (caused by power instability?)
What I’ve Tried So Far:
- Force Restart (no change)
- Charging for extended periods (no real progress)
- Letting it drain completely and recharge (didn’t help)
Next Steps – Looking for Advice!
I don’t trust the repair guy anymore, so I’m trying to diagnose the issue myself before finding a more reliable technician.
- Should I try DFU mode and restore it using iTunes/Finder?
- Could this be purely a software issue, or is it definitely hardware-related?
- If I open it up, what should I check first?
Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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