I'm in way over my head with an iPad 2 3G - GSM-Forum

tac0s · 06-15-2012, 00:41

I've done a lot of repairs on different iPhones and laptops before, and I have never screwed up like this. This may be a weird place to post this, but the forum showed up in a Google search, and seems like as good a place as any.

FYI, iPad 2 3G, CDMA

The original problem was that the glass was cracked. I was removing the glass, and accidentally ripped the 3G antenna. No big deal, they are cheap, so I bought a new 3G antenna and went to replace it. I was drunk while replacing the 3G antenna and replacing the 3G antenna required lifting up the 3G Module. Naturally I completely ripped the 3G module from the motherboard
Picture - https://dl.dropbox.com/u/13042716/iPad.jpg

Additional Info - iPad 2 3G GSM & CDMA Teardown - iFixit
On this link, you can see that the CDMA chip (called WWAN there) The iFixIt page mentions this about the cable I ripped from the WWAN "These cables make the WWAN board not user-replaceable, as the cables securely (and permanently) attach the WWAN board to the logic board."

I don't really care for that answer.

I try to boot the iPad up, and it tells me to connect to iTunes. I connect to iTunes and iTunes says "iTunes could not connect to the iPad '[my mother]'s iPad' because it is locked with a passcode. You must enter your passcode on the iPad before it can be used with iTunes."

The iPad does not have a passcode box.

I reset the iPad, same story.

Also a while after restoring or turning on a box pops up that says
"Restore Needed
iPhone cannot make or receive calls. Restore From iTunes.
www.apple.com/support"

Yes, it says iPhone.

I taped down the connector that I ripped off and it should have been making a good connection, but it still showed that after a reset.

Suggestions?

simonchunk · 06-15-2012, 04:20

What the iFixIt page said is probably quite true. Whether you want to hear it or not.

Unless you are exceptionally talented at electronic soldering, etc, this is probably way out of your control. You have damaged the board probably beyond repair.

If you can provide some better photos, maybe the genius types can offer a solution.

Mrmadbird · 06-30-2012, 03:02

Unfortunately I am in this exact same boat but I went a step further and tried a restore. It fails with an error 1 (obviously because it is not seeing the WWAN board). I actually managed to cut all 3 antennas on this exact same model and replaced them, but not really knowing what I was doing I removed the board to get to the antenna connectors. If anyone has any suggestions it would be quite helpful, otherwise it will just be a 500$ coaster, So I am willing to try anything

. Cheers!

ubreakifixit · 06-30-2012, 08:09

it is a lesson for u not to fix it when u drunk, i think u screwed up gsm on logic board.

**Wites OM Tesla** · 06-30-2012, 09:49

I think it can be fixed by making jumpers from board to board.

phone21 · 09-14-2012, 03:19

Im also stuck with same problem , is there a solution for this ?
the why i removed is , I tried to replace the verizon gsm board with at&t gsm board to make it work with all carriers .
so please help me

noobfix · 09-14-2012, 03:38

it can be fixed. that message is there because you ar emissing the 3G board. just tape it back with z axis conductive tape. Assuming you did not dnamage any gold pad on either board and the tape cable itself is not ripped into pieces. in that case you also need the ribbon cable on top of the z axis tape. iPad 2 - CyberDocLLC.com Your Repair Solution for iPhone, iPod , iPad and Apple Prodcuts

BAKE · 02-17-2013, 12:58

cool guys works 1000000000000000000%

vinzip · 03-15-2013, 15:08

Hi all, I've used the conductive tape to join back the boards, but, the iPad still doesn't recognize the modem board... There is a scheme to check if the ribbon is correctly applied?

Thx

Inviato dal mio iPad con Tapatalk HD

noobfix · 03-16-2013, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinzip

Hi all, I've used the conductive tape to join back the boards, but, the iPad still doesn't recognize the modem board... There is a scheme to check if the ribbon is correctly applied?

Thx

Inviato dal mio iPad con Tapatalk HD

this tape is pressure sensitive, you have to press down HArd.

vi3t1uv · 03-19-2013, 15:58

or get a clamp and clamp it down for awhile, worked for us.

06-15-2012, 00:41	#1 (permalink)
tac0s Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1 Member: 1772119 Status: Offline Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm in way over my head with an iPad 2 3G I've done a lot of repairs on different iPhones and laptops before, and I have never screwed up like this. This may be a weird place to post this, but the forum showed up in a Google search, and seems like as good a place as any. FYI, iPad 2 3G, CDMA The original problem was that the glass was cracked. I was removing the glass, and accidentally ripped the 3G antenna. No big deal, they are cheap, so I bought a new 3G antenna and went to replace it. I was drunk while replacing the 3G antenna and replacing the 3G antenna required lifting up the 3G Module. Naturally I completely ripped the 3G module from the motherboard Picture - https://dl.dropbox.com/u/13042716/iPad.jpg Additional Info - iPad 2 3G GSM & CDMA Teardown - iFixit On this link, you can see that the CDMA chip (called WWAN there) The iFixIt page mentions this about the cable I ripped from the WWAN "These cables make the WWAN board not user-replaceable, as the cables securely (and permanently) attach the WWAN board to the logic board." I don't really care for that answer. I try to boot the iPad up, and it tells me to connect to iTunes. I connect to iTunes and iTunes says "iTunes could not connect to the iPad '[my mother]'s iPad' because it is locked with a passcode. You must enter your passcode on the iPad before it can be used with iTunes." The iPad does not have a passcode box. I reset the iPad, same story. Also a while after restoring or turning on a box pops up that says "Restore Needed iPhone cannot make or receive calls. Restore From iTunes. www.apple.com/support" Yes, it says iPhone. I taped down the connector that I ripped off and it should have been making a good connection, but it still showed that after a reset. Suggestions?

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