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iPad mini iPad Mini Screen Flicker Issue

wgr73

wgr73

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Oct 31, 2005
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Hey guys, just thought I'd ask before I exchange my iPad Mini. Got it yesterday. Have you seen any issues with the screen flickering? It flickers like the auto-darkness is on (but it's not on) and 20 times as fast. My assumption being a hardware engineer is that the display connector is loose. If I tap the back of the iPad it gets worse and the screen really flips out :confused: Then it finally settles back into it's normal flicker. Did this ever since I powered it up

I searched and haven't found anything. I'm not sure my Apple store would even have a replacement at this point. Seems like most places are out of stock
 
wgr73 said:
Hey guys, just thought I'd ask before I exchange my iPad Mini. Got it yesterday. Have you seen any issues with the screen flickering? It flickers like the auto-darkness is on (but it's not on) and 20 times as fast. My assumption being a hardware engineer is that the display connector is loose. If I tap the back of the iPad it gets worse and the screen really flips out :confused: Then it finally settles back into it's normal flicker. Did this ever since I powered it up

I searched and haven't found anything. I'm not sure my Apple store would even have a replacement at this point. Seems like most places are out of stock
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the stores keep a separate stock for returns/DOA's.
 
mattopotamus said:
the stores keep a separate stock for returns/DOA's.
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This is good to know ;)


It's strange to me that this happened. I've never had this issue and I've owned 5+ ipads in the past. It's clearly hardware related. Nothing is perfect, guess I'm one of very few :eek:
 
It was very small but SO distracting, especially on bright white web pages. I mean, it's. a 7.9" screen and it should be clear w/o and crap underneath the glass.
 
I agree. I love how apple has a no questions asked policy. This has been twice now that they've replaced/exchanged a product within the 14 days without even looking at it! :cool:
 
wgr73 said:
I agree. I love how apple has a no questions asked policy. This has been twice now that they've replaced/exchanged a product within the 14 days without even looking at it! :cool:
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They don't exactly want to give your money back so yeah they'll exchange it.
 
I've noticed this a few times on mine. However, I can't reliably replicate the issue. Will this be an issue if I take it into Apple to get it fixed?
 
My 32 had dead pixels. Swapped it without looking. However no 32 in stock so they gave me a 64 for no extra charge. They paid the difference (£80) using Apple vouchers. Result.
 
MrGimper said:
My 32 had dead pixels. Swapped it without looking. However no 32 in stock so they gave me a 64 for no extra charge. They paid the difference (£80) using Apple vouchers. Result.
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Same thing happened to me. I had a 32GB but they gave me a 64GB instead. I didn't realize this till I was halfway home as it was never mentioned! :eek:
 
MrGimper said:
My 32 had dead pixels. Swapped it without looking. However no 32 in stock so they gave me a 64 for no extra charge. They paid the difference (£80) using Apple vouchers. Result.
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EMAN19 said:
Same thing happened to me. I had a 32GB but they gave me a 64GB instead. I didn't realize this till I was halfway home as it was never mentioned! :eek:
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Wow, you guys lucked out! Awfully generous of them to do! I'll be happy if mine just arrives in great condition overall (black 16 ordered online from Tekserve).
 
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