How to Replace & Fix a Broken iPad Screen

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How to Replace and Fix a Broken iPad Screen. I take a "crack" at replacing a shattered iPad digitizer touchscreen. I show you the steps involved to get your iPad looking like new. It's quite amazing really. I don't feel like this should even be possible. This video shows you how to remove the broken touchscreen and replace it with a replacement. This video only covers replacement of the touch-screen or sometimes called a digitizer.

[@MikesInventions]

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[@Cheese-rp5ww]

I just cracked my iPad screen :(

[@Jewraser]

My ipad scrreen isnt lighting at all is yours too

[@agamsidhu01]

OutDoorInDoor500 ok

[@markp3122]

Is IOS available

[@markp3122]

Becuase my iPad mini have 2 cracks

[@dogdronesearchdd3782]

Put shrink wrap on the screen before removing and all that glass will stick to it instead of it going all over.👍 Nice videoclip

[@dennraeh]

@Nicole yes! Agreed, hot guy Michael Jackson.

[@sandhanitizer15]

Clear packing tape works a lot better! It holds the smaller pieces extremely well

[@thaonguyen-vz7fo]

This is my initial review since I just got the ipad and I'm hoping to update it when I've had it longer kzbin.infoUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . I purchased one that was listed as "acceptable condition" and was a little worried about what it would look like. However, I am pleased with its condition. The back has some scuffs and a small dent near the logo. There are a few tiny marks at the bottom of the front of the ipad but the condition of the screen is perfect. There are no scratches or anything. I was able to set it up, use it, and it charges fine. I'm hoping it continues to work well for me. So far it was worth the purchase. Also shipping was fast. The item came one day earlier than expected

[@theblackscot]

Thanks for posting this - it helped reduce my nerves a ton! A few cautions for your audience - I have an iPad Air (v1 - model 1474) and my connecting cables were on bottom right. Also, I recommend wearing protective eye wear - many of the glass screen shards can scatter as you pry.

[@jennyprorock]

You just saved my son's ipad! Thank you!!!!! Seriously,thank you!

[@demetrius9291]

Amazing video! This really helped me out. At first I had a fear of trying to repair my brothers iPad, and breaking it even more. I’ll just show him this video, and tell him it’s not THAT complicated. 👌

[@anglershubliam7121]

Good point

[@xxmikewuzherexx]

Hey, Mike. I replaced my first iPad screen, with your video. It was very, very helpful. Thank you so much! Keep posting!!

[@MikesInventions]

Good deal! Glad it helped. Too bad you're not here anymore. Thanks for watching.

[@christinefraley3031]

Thank you! I just cracked my brand new iPad and wanted to cry! Now I feel better knowing I have a way to fix it myself. Awesome video!

[@lasangal9776]

I'm using my cracked iPad to watch this vid before I try to fix it

[@sanriosupremaci4638]

Lasanga L Same 😔

[@melissaponeka9284]

Did you attempt it lol

[@lasangal9776]

I did it I succeeded yay:)

[@bedbug7372]

It is really cracked this is rlly hard it fell of a tv stand and yeah.... glass shards all over my floor and me it’s cutting my leg this sucks and no warranty because my aunt had it lying around in her home for 3years :(

[@lasangal9776]

Fs in chat

[@BenStart-dx5qc]

Thank you so much for posting this video. My little brother‘s iPad screen is cracked and now me and my dad can fix it.

[@enderlynxwilloze7935]

Who else is watching as their expensive is so shattered that you can only use a stylus ? I accidentally shattered mine but luckily it still works! I broke mine again but it still works bahahaha

[@atlanticskyx3298]

Enderlynx Willoze me I can barely touch it 💀

[@RedDragon_093_dn8]

Enderlynx Willoze same

[@RedDragon_093_dn8]

My mom is gonna kill me

[@ii_mxdnightplayzzroblox2697]

I have a hole in my ipad right now. Im so worried that my parents will kill me.

[@kiwski3333]

same

[@Joensa]

This is the best video on glass replacement. You say exactly what I was thinking the first time. Great job!

[@MikesInventions]

Well thanks Jons! I really hope I never have to do it again. ;-)

[@Tanoaproductionsfiji]

Thank you. It really gave me confidence to know that you started not knowing how to do this (meaning not very experienced like me) but eventually figured it out. Good job on this video!

[@MikesInventions]

You're Welcome. And thank you for the nice comment. Yeah, figuring stuff out is my superpower. Thanks for watching. Good luck on your repair.

[@YanniB0i]

Does this support 6th gen? Please answer.

[@MikesInventions]

@@YanniB0i I don't know. All the iPad's I've seen are basically the same. So I'd bet the steps to fix the digitizer are about the same, just find the appropriate kit online.

[@bedbug7372]

Do you think you can add the link onto the video desc?

[@parieepariee362]

You are amazing! Thank you!!! I will try to fix my iPad Pro! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@t0n172]

Pariee Pariee flexinggggggggggg

[@smh_nomercy9273]

@@t0n172 lmao

[@t0n172]

Fortnite MobileGod wut

[@t0n172]

Pariee Pariee oh lol

[@t0n172]

Fortnite MobileGod hehehehehe

[@Happybidr]

Thanks, Mike, this was very helpful. The other alternative is to pay somebody about $100 or so to come to your house or go to their business and they will replace it. That’s probably what I’ll do, along with replacing the battery. But I can afford a new one, so maybe I’ll just get that and call it a day...? I wish Apple stores were open...bummer.

[@kayBTR]

Thank you for showing how to replace the screen. Excellent video. Makes me feel so much better that mine can be fixed!

[@dustinbowman7351]

Great tutorial you got a sub for this one and also made me laugh a few times never seen a tutorial video that was informative and comedic

[@MikesInventions]

Well thanks Dustin!

[@cringekiddo]

I think you’d like “I Did A Thing” he’s a funny KZbinr and he does experiments while being comedic at the same time

[@emyscavante4588]

Thanks for sharing this. My iPad 4 dropped a couple of weeks ago, and got cracked at the bottom, right below the home button, while also leaving a few cracks on the bezel sides as well a very long crack that goes from the bottom to the top. Mind you, it had the original Apple SmartCover closed, when it dropped. It's still usable, but I don't think I could all that by myself. Might try dropping it to a friend who does repairs. Regardless, I'm kinda pissed by the poor quality of such expensive items. Not even my Note 3, that dropped a couple of times, never substained any damage.

[@stxrriinights2172]

i tried to peel off the side but failed miserably, im wondering if my ipad has a screen protector tbh

[@sophiavanata817]

Look at ur home button

[@diegogolfhotel]

Tip: be VERY careful with the glass! I’ve been fixing iPhones and iPads for several years, and the iPad is CONSIDERABLY more frustrating to fix. While the iPhone is one entire screen module, the iPad has not only the glass, but a digitizer under. Be extremely careful in avoiding touching the digitizer, and be hateful with glass exploding in your face. The glass may get everywhere, so be careful with your eyes, mouth , nose and even shoes. Best of luck to everyone, if anyone has questions regarding replacement let me know.

[@tyler2850]

Just put tape over the glass

[@Zoyaofficialahmed1]

Hello my iPad is actually broken or what idk actually my iPad screen went all black and the screen had a crack we tried everything it’s on opening pls tell me how I do it .

[@diegogolfhotel]

@@Zoyaofficialahmed1 if I were you I would take it to a repair shop asap. What year is your iPad from ?

[@Thewaterspirit57]

So basically, a mask, gloves and shoes could help to prevent glass from going into the wrong place. right then.

[@diegogolfhotel]

@@Thewaterspirit57 is there a problem with my comment ?

[@midnighthour733]

Awesome, I knew the screen had to be heated but didn't know how. This is great and really I'm A+ certified so all these gadgets are basically the same. Laptops are no problem and desktops are super easy, and phones are also. FIX your own stuff and don't be afraid.

[@johnsimun6533]

Thank you, just dropped mine last night.

[@YanniB0i]

me to lol

[@chiigirihyoma]

same

[@CR_SagetheFairy]

I sat on mine and cracked the corner of the screen 😭😭😭

[@ugot3potted947]

@@CR_SagetheFairy haha

[@dontcheckmyprofilepicture1126]

Dai Cheng nobody asked

[@amberdubrosky8778]

I cracked my screen on my iPad a few years ago just by grabbing it and it still works but sometimes I have an issue with the touch screen I can’t even use a stylus anymore in it because it doesn’t read it properly where my cracks are

[@Beaded.wonders]

7 years ago and mike still goatee😂❤

[@monaway1]

Thanks Mike

[@NAFO_Badger_Brigade]

Love a fixer!!! There's got to be a first time for everything!!!

[@lorettastones]

Yeah...ima go send it to the store- Edit: it didn’t fall, i sat on it, my butt destroys everything

[@arrowhdar1574]

I PUT MY KNEECAPA ON IT LMAOOO

[@sciencenature787]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stilpt]

My didn’t crank it just got out of frame, the glue moved it so my button to click out is now out of frame too

[@cockasorrus7475]

Great job thank you for sharing the experience!! Tips were excellent!

[@brendabeyer6704]

i just ordered the kit thanks for the tutorial!

[@Gamemasterayaan786]

Asome video 👍💓 Bro 💓

[@roberthope5984]

Dry informative! Thanks

[@yourdad2955]

Wow my iPad is good as new thx for helping me

[@Pixelreboot]

Love your energy!

[@Ashley_Mo]

this was so helpful. thank you!!

[@cnotake]

Great job! Did you put a hard case on it afterwards? I’m going to try changing the glass soon on my daughter’s iPad. Thanks!

[@aidenpants1527]

Thank you.

[@SumreetMastered10Alt]

What a good kit

[@takikarin2330]

Why hire labor for $700 When you can just do it yourself for _$20_

[@sajadhassani7092]

Holy my IPad had like a million Cracks but thx cause know it’s like a brand new one

[@noone-vt7wp]

Same but i dont now how to do that lol i need help

[@noone-vt7wp]

I broke it and when i turn on my ipad shows a black screen with all the cracks

[@Turkeyhammed]

SR lemon ur screen isn’t just broke ur lcd display is too you need to go to a professional to get that fixed though

[@noone-vt7wp]

@@Turkeyhammed thanks

[@enderlynxwilloze7935]

Sajad mine has a BILLION cracks! 😢

[@plingmustafa6406]

Thanks my iPad screen is wrecked but you helped me!

[@ruraledition]

I replaced the screen on mine but the LCD screen wasn't working anymore. It worked fine before I replace the touch screen. Somehow I managed to damage the LCD display screen. Now I need to buy a new one of those. Thanks anyway

[@CheckYa]

Maybe just try re-connecting all contacts

[@Jackiechan007]

Lol at the end of the video you said that $18 was well worth it instead of spending $200 for a new one!!! I’m writing on 09/23/2023 and I happened to find my old gen 2 iPad with a cracked screen and I took it to get fix and the estimate was $200 to replace a broken screen!!! Lol I don’t need to buy a new one; and I only need this iPad for when my granddaughter gets in car and she can watch her favorite movies when travel gets a bit boring… so idk I guess I’ll venture to try to fix this myself! Wish me luck!

[@djscrew306]

Nice curtains I have the same ones in my living room!

[@MikesInventions]

Thanks! My screen fixing helper picked them out. I’ll let her know you like them. You have good taste

[@yesaiya]

Did you replace the LCD screen?

[@MikesInventions]

No. I didn’t have to. This was just a digitizer touchscreen replacement

[@FBIAgent-lq8vd]

shattered mine hard. still works. thanks!

[@firstlast4874]

Looks like an incredibly easy way to pick up tiny glass shard splinters in your fingers. BTW, how do you know if you also need the LCD? It makes quite a difference in pricing

[@scottmatznick3140]

Your assistant has very nice hands.

[@VintageGearMan]

Cool. Just got one out of a dumpster I may revive. Thanks on the straight forward video.

[@leewilson1368]

Thanks Mike! Great effort and nice instructive video!

[@md.ziaulhaqbhuiyan9582]

thanks, Mike for sharing this

[@DH-pz7bc]

Thank you for this. Very helpful.

[@jaxxii8775]

My lamp fell on my iPad just now. IT’S LIKE 4:35 AM ITS TO EARLY FOR THIS.

[@foogyfoober]

愛꧁Amaya꧂ I needed to go to the toilet so I placed my IPad and it shattered when if fucking fell in the stone wall :(

[@justina8009]

My dog stepped on my IPAD :(

[@livzeth]

@@justina8009 oh my god-

[@justina8009]

Maria Antonio lol

[@petergreen9644]

Justina your dog must be a strong one!!! 🙄 good luck to us! I just dropped mine yesterday...

[@JayJayTX]

You’re awesome for doing this for us!! THANKS!! Just saved some $$$

[@williamhobson4349]

Brill! I'll try it!

[@riverbendtaxi6522]

This is a fantastic video!

[@NuttyMalo]

Thank You for this video!

[@BATJAX09]

Nice work

[@TheoTheocollins-op2vx]

Bro I just hit my iPad and now its broken

[@gemma06010]

Excellent!

[@thewolfalphagachi4098]

I got my ipad fixed . just 2 days ago and it broke though there was screen saver on it. I tried to remove the screen it just came off and there is a cable connected to the screen from home button and. And one from side .it was not glued correctly so i could remove it .now if i order the screen can i fix it by myself cables are not broken though they are intact eith golden part on it.how do i remove them to put back under the glass screen

[@carladavis9033]

Thankyou so much ❤ 🙏

[@RW-ob4en]

Thank you! I might try this.

[@Bombardier2199]

My 5th Gen has about a 4 inch wide hole WITH SHATTER

[@RiffRaffMama.]

A four inch wide *hole*? What did you do? Drive a bus through it?

[@yrroSmI]

Bro I had my volume so high and when he said hi I screamed so loud lol

[@peekdeep596]

Omg yes thank you my iPad is about to rip in to little pieces soon and if I charge it it says it is fully charged to then dies immediately big oof

[@unicornpuff8222]

Omg I never clicked on a video that fast in my life the iPad in the thumbnail looks like mine like a lot

[@classicabbeh8363]

Unicorn Puff samw

[@Johnnyboy14xx]

Unicorn Puff same

[@nancyvera2541]

i replace de screen in my iPad but by accidente when i was cleanning the extra glass es y scratch the LCD AND NOW THE IPAD DOESNT WORK, THAT CAN BE THE REASON OR I HAVE TO REDO EVERYTHING AGAIN.

[@RiffRaffMama.]

Carefully take it apart again and check you connected everything nice and tight and correctly and nothing is bent, trapped or crushed. Then check again. Unless you gouged out a 3mm wide trench in the LCD there's no reason a scratch would kill it.

[@naturekitkat4079]

what happens if u don’t have a screen protector

[@justanotherperson584]

Leonna Ho you run the risk of it breaking again

[@frozenace3337]

Yeah, but it’s annoying.

[@bm72811]

Well if you have a case

[@alishahendrickson5654]

Fix mine please

[@cringekiddo]

Lol I can’t tell if your iPad screen is still cracked or not because my iPad is full of cracks! 😆

[@cringekiddo]

I have cracked yet another iPad, I don’t know how, but I woke up and there was a crack across the screen and I haven’t dropped this one so I have NO clue why it’s cracked. I am scared to tell my parents because they just bought me this iPad like 2 and a half months ago!

[@Placeholder8777]

I love you this realy realy helps

[@Hephaestusg620]

Me: hey daddddd can you help me with this cuz u work at comed??? Dad: hmmmmm I'll think about it

[@reneesamson4705]

I love this guy!

[@MikesInventions]

And he loves you right back! Thanks for watching!

[@Nininii_washere]

I just saw this and ty Bc I might get in trouble tomorrow because my phone fell on top of it and the button where is it where the thing is it’s a crack and I asked Siri to like you know search some thing and then I saw this thank you

[@aydengaines3924]

Bring ipad back to life

[@ariannyguzman8774]

i have HOLES in my tablet and i can't do it cause my mom thinks it's to much money to fix it so when i told her if someone in the house can do it and she said no smh 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@umhamza09]

Arianny Guzman my mom said I have to pay for repair

[@viviantran6694]

Arianny Guzman have holes to xD

[@cornbread7685]

Same situation but with my dad lol

[@shaxikosimov3988]

Wait how do you have my pfp

[@retiring7256]

Same I have holes

[@quilteddd]

I have a case that o relied on standing on ledges but when I didn’t think and placed it on a ledge too smooth, it fell and cracked. Thanks

[@itsnotanionewhodied1415]

My iPad LITRALLY was on the floor and it fell like flop and den when I picked it up it was cracked like tf it didn’t even fall that far

[@jollyelmroot]

Do you recommend for iPad Pro 2018?

[@16mccl]

When you want to learn how to be a surgeon-

[@Mimi4ever2]

Omg so cool… thx for this because the cracked iPad screen I’m writing this comment from will need a new screen stat!

[@cj_productions436]

ok all done ipad is like new thanks Mike appreciate your video- anyone can do this with a little patience (1.5 hrs), heres my experience (in no particular order) and believe me if you can figure out a modern DVD player you can do this and save yourself alot- 1. hair dryer at corner at least 60 seconds to loosen glue, use screwdriver instead of silly spactula you get with kit far better good grip 2. take photos as you go when recontacting screen always gold contacts in DOWN position 3. if glass cracked near edge start there first, need to get LCD screen out of way with four screws as soon as possible then can get rid of rest of ipad face- if LCD damaged its over 4. remember the thin white rubbery seal surround has a stick back tape on the back need to take that off so can seat easily on ipad before putting on new screen 5. get rid of all old screen plus glue or else new screen will not sit correctly should take 5 mins with screwdriver but always delicate movements not forcefull as is first lesson when dealing with an ipad Get rid of all debris in ipad vacuum shake outside etc 6. if old screen edge difficult to remove hair dryer for 2 mins (only 2 inch at a time) then leave for 1 minute (lets glue absorb heat) then go with screwdriver (should take about 30 mins to get rid of old screen this is the major part of the job so dont rush it) 7. new screen has see through cover on the inside and out remember to take these off 8. test ipad- home button might not work until ipad closed properly but if ipad starts up and you can put in your password you are good to go IF NOT you need to go back and check the screen/ipad connections remember always gold contacts down (ie when you contect leads you shouldnt see the gold contacts) 9. when working on ipad put removed LCD screen in drawer so dosent pick up dust 10. One of the screen connections is very thin and extremely fragile and will easily nip, i found reconnecting this the hardest part of the whole process it took me around 20 mins to finally get it to connect with ipad body, i moved the screen and ipad until it was best location to try and get it in, i also used twissers and a small screwdriver and i finally got it in but it was difficult- i couldnt get it in with just my fingers 11. After everything done and ipad is back together i put on carpet and covered with a towel and put a weight on top to press done on the ipad to make sure the seal was tightned up

[@QueenBaha]

Brilliant!!!!! I read ALL your notes. Much appreciated!!!!!!!!

[@amysoleimany3704]

Great job

[@laurarodriguez7587]

thank u for your help

[@MikesInventions]

You're welcome Laura. I'm glad it helped. It was probably the most terrifying repair I've ever tackled.

[@wg5768]

One of the best informative videos on how to do this. I plan on buying a cheap Harbor Freight heat gun before I try this. I also will put packaging tape on the glass to prevent shards from flying up.

[@myrnie1209]

Nice video

[@adriancarmona4075]

Thank you so much I saved about 120 when I bought the iPad for 120 lol

[@swissmaestroFED]

Does it work on an iPad Pro Model # A1674 ? Do I need just to replace the digitizier screen only ?

[@guestwastaken7892]

omg this helps so much ty

[@nataliepotato7374]

I broke my new 2020 iPad Pro and I didn’t feel safe sending it to fix it. But my parents made me send it somewhere to fix it. So I’m here watching how people fix iPads so I feel safer with it gone =D

[@rosanaythgarcia2802]

Will all the apps and photos still be their after we change the screen

[@MikesInventions]

Yes. Everything is stored in the flash drive, changing the screen doesn't affect anything.

[@tacosandwh0rechata]

Can you link to the kit you used?

[@MikesInventions]

Hey! I just pinned a link in a comment for you guys. Thanks for watching. I hope it helps.

[@graitab.4945]

Thank you, this is a wonderful demo!

[@cherreish]

My ipad got bent on the corner, a whole spider web crack and 91% got damaged 😢

[@rupall3612]

I feel you 😔😔😔

[@KNWA1]

I cant see what im typing sorry

[@ugot3potted947]

Take better care of your stuff

[@trixiegamez8553]

Mine is a mini pldt ipad and cracked twice now idk if my parents trust me to hold it if it fixed

[@its._.rainydayzuwu4011]

I shattered my iPad and I’m worried”😖 now I’m trying to save up money to buy a screen now....😫

[@livzeth]

Same I saved up 120$ hope that's enough ;-;

[@vtmntsmycoat]

Same also I broke my MOMS so she mad mad ;-;

[@ifort1]

Rip

[@nxorya9118]

I broke my iPad I got a month ago...

[@universeathena7889]

@@nxorya9118 mine is like shattered and i dont know how to tell my mom she always tells not to move around with it . I wasnt but i dont think she’ll believe me

[@unrealisticrealities4423]

Does it work on. Recent iPad or no cuz idk and my iPad is kinda bigger so I hope it does

[@Vlogs_W_Saraa]

My big back cousin broke my ipad gen 8 and its also kind of bent does this work if the ipad is slightly bent or can you bend the ipad back?

[@vasilisnikitakos9792]

very good!!

[@simondvorak1579]

You should fix mine it a gen 5

[@cactusgaming9580]

can I use somethings else for heating the edges? like can I make a hole in it or is it a bad idea?

[@yukiiii216]

please help cause the white thing on my iPad liked go down and the back thing on my iPad has grey things? How do I fix it?