How to fix backlight in an iPad Mini
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Repairability Score
Background and Identification
Announced October 23, 2012 and available on November 2, the iPad Mini is the first of a new style of iPad, sporting a smaller screen size and thinner and lighter body than the previous style. The iPad Mini has a 7.9" screen with the same resolution (1024x768) as the iPad 2, and includes Apple's "intelligent personal assistant" Siri.
The iPad Mini is available in three models:
- Wi-Fi only (A1432)
- GSM/CDMA/LTE (A1455)
- GSM/LTE (A1454)
Specifications
Announce date: October 23, 2012
Color display: 7.9-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Processor: Dual-core Apple A5 processor
Resolution: 1024-by-768 resolution at 163 pixels per inch
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: 16, 32 or 64 GB flash memory
Wireless: Integrated 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0
Battery: Built-in 16.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery (Up to 10 hours of use)
Dimensions: 7.87 inches (200 mm) x 5.3 inches (134.7 mm) x 0.28 inch (7.2 mm)
Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and repair screen backlight issues with our iDevice Backlight Troubleshooting Page.