Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background and Identification

Announced September 9, 2015 the iPad Mini 4 LTE shares much of its hardware and design with the iPad Air 2 but in a smaller package. It can be distinguished from the LTE version by the absence of a SIM card slot on the right edge, solid metal rear case with no plastic cutouts, and its model number, A1538, etched on the rear case.

Specifications

Announce date: September 9, 2015

Display: 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology with fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Processor: A8 chip with 64‑bit architecture with M8 motion coprocessor

Resolution: 2048x1536 resolution at 326 ppi

Storage: 16, 64 or 128 GB flash memory

Wireless: Integrated 802.11a/​b/​g/​n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2

Battery: Built-in 19.1-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery (Up to 10 hours of use)

Dimensions: 8 inches (203.2 mm) x 5.31 inches (134.8 mm) x 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)

Troubleshooting

Additional Information