iPad 2, 3 or 4 Repairs
Book iPad 2, 3 or 4 repairs for the Apple iPad 2, 3 or 4, including model numbers A1395, A1396 and A1397. Repairs include front glass, LCD, battery, charging port and home button repairs, with clear online prices. Visit our Edinburgh repair centre or use our UK mail-in repair service.
Most standard iPad hardware repairs do not require us to access your personal data. We test touch, display, charging, cameras and buttons where practical before collection or return.
If the frame is bent or impact damage has affected more than one part, we will explain the options before doing extra paid work.
What's wrong with your iPad 2, 3 or 4?
Choose the repair you need. If there is more than one screen option, the guide below explains the difference before you choose.
- 12-month warranty on iPad screen repairs
- UK mail-in repair available
- Repair centre in Edinburgh
- Hardware repairs do not normally require access to your personal data
- Final testing before collection or return
- Typical turnaround: usually 1-3 working days after the iPad arrives
Which iPad screen repair do I need?
For this iPad model, the front glass and the LCD can usually be repaired separately. Choose front glass repair when the glass or touch layer is damaged but the picture underneath is clear. Choose LCD repair when the image has lines, black patches, flickering or no display. Choose the full screen assembly if both parts are damaged.
For iPads where the front glass and touch layer can be repaired separately from the LCD.
For iPads where the image is damaged but the front glass may not need to be replaced.
iPad LCD Repair
£59.00
For iPads where the image is damaged but the front glass may not need to be replaced.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-3 working days after arrival
Front Glass / Digitiser Repair
£69.00
For iPads where the front glass and touch layer can be repaired separately from the LCD.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-3 working days after arrival
Diagnostics
Not sure?£20.00
Choose diagnostics if you are not sure what is wrong. We will inspect the device and report back before any further paid repair.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-3 working days after the iPad arrives
Battery Replacement
£49.00
For short battery life, service battery messages, swelling, unexpected shutdowns or a device that only works when plugged in.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-3 working days after arrival
Fix Home Button Issues
£49.00
Book this repair online and send your device to SimplyFixIt.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-3 working days after the iPad arrives
Charging Port Repair
£49.00
For charging problems, loose cables, debris-damaged ports or devices that only charge at certain angles.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-3 working days after arrival
Common iPad 2, 3 or 4 problems we repair
These are the faults we most often see on the iPad 2, 3 or 4 before choosing the correct repair route.
- Cracked glass while the LCD image remains clear
- Ghost touches or areas of the touchscreen that stop responding
- Black patches, coloured lines or display distortion after impact
- A charging cable that only works at a particular angle
- Rapid battery drain or unexpected shutdowns
- Home button or Touch ID problems after a drop
- A bent frame that may stop a new digitiser sitting correctly
iPad 2, 3 or 4 repair questions
How do I know whether I need front glass or LCD repair?
Choose front glass repair if the glass or touch layer is damaged but the picture is clear. Choose LCD repair if the image has lines, blotches, flickering or no display. If both are damaged, choose the full screen assembly.
Will Touch ID still work after an iPad repair?
Touch ID depends on the original paired home button. We take care to retain it where possible, but a physically damaged home button may limit what can be restored.
Do I need to erase my iPad before repair?
No. Standard hardware repairs do not normally require your data to be erased, though we always recommend keeping a backup before any repair.
Can I post my iPad from anywhere in the UK?
Yes. Book online, pack the iPad securely and send it to SimplyFixIt. We repair and test it, then return it using insured delivery.
What happens if the frame is bent?
A bent frame can stop a new screen or digitiser sitting correctly. We will assess this before repair and contact you if it changes the repair route.
About this model
Check this is your device
iPad 2, 3 or 4 repairs on this page cover the following Apple model details.
- Apple model numbers
- A1395, A1396, A1397
- Model identifiers
- iPad 2 (Wi-Fi Only), iPad 2 (Wi-Fi Only, iPad2,4), iPad 2 (Wi-Fi / GSM / GPS), iPad 2 (Wi-Fi / CDMA / GPS), iPad2,1, iPad2,2, iPad2,3, iPad2,4
- EMC numbers
- 2560, 2416, 2424
- Apple IDs
- iPad2,4; iPad2,2; iPad2,3; iPad2,1
You can usually find the A-number in the small print on the device casing.
Technical specifications
These details help match searches for Apple model names, A-numbers and technical descriptions.
- Device
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Mid 2012), iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA), iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM), iPad 2 Wi-Fi
- Colours
- Black
- White
The iPad 2 is a tablet designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. Compared to the first iPad, as the second model in the iPad line, it gained a faster dual core A5 processor, a lighter build structure with a flat, rather than curved, back, and was the first iPad to feature VGA front-facing and 720p rear-facing cameras designed for FaceTime video calling.
The device was available initially with three storage sizes – 16, 32 and 64 GB – and two varying connectivity options – Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi and cellular. Each variation of the device is available with either a black or white front glass panel. However, upon the release of the 3rd generation iPad in March 2012, only the 16 GB variation remained available.
The product became available in March through May 2011.
The device received generally positive reception from various blogs and publications. Although it was praised for its hardware improvement, such as the new Apple A5 chip, the software restriction on the iPad 2 and iOS in general drew criticism from various technology commentators. The device sold well in its first month of sales with 2.4–2.6 million units sold and 11.12 million units were sold in the third quarter of 2011.
A popular product, with a lower screen resolution and performance than the two Retina models that followed it but a lighter build and longer battery life, it remained in the Apple line-up as an entry-level iPad model for three years until March 2014, latterly with a silent upgrade to a die-shrunk version of the A5 processor. Its basic design formed the core of the first iPad Mini, which had the same screen pixel count and similar features at a smaller size.
Originally shipped with iOS 4.3, with the release of iOS 9, the iPad 2 became the only device powered by the Apple A5 to have received six major versions of iOS.