ipad 2 cant see WIFI networks - GSM-Forum

starsailor08 · 02-01-2014, 19:53

hi

I have a problem that has me stumped. Maybe some clever guys can help me out.

I got an ipad 2 WIFI model to repair which had a slight crack on the digitizer and reported as not connecting to WIFI.

When I was replacing the screen I also replaced the WIFI antenna from the mainboard to the surround with a brand new part.

However, when trying to connect to WIFI , The ipad is not picking up any WIFI routers in range , the strange thing , when I enable WIFI hotspot on my Galaxy s4 or my wifes iphone , the ipad sees it ,connects and works perfectly.

I have tried a restore, update to 7.0.4 , new antenna,

changing security , channels and WIFI versions from N to G and still no joy.

I would be extremely grateful if anyone could offer some assistance on the matters

Thanks

Stephen

Dublin , Ireland

kwahab · 02-01-2014, 20:00

you check 3 screw in antena

starsailor08 · 02-01-2014, 20:33

I did ,checked a few times actually . I literally took it apart about 5 times now.

alshansis · 04-19-2014, 14:44

You need to change the wifi board. Look up on ebay for wifi ipad 2 board.

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Zd4782 · 05-03-2014, 11:55

Before we spend too much time troubleshooting why your iPad is having a problem, let's make sure it is actually the device with the problem. Use your laptop, desktop or smartphone to connect to the Internet and verify the router is working. It's preferable to connect wirelessly to verify the WiFi is working, but if you don't have another wireless device, using your desktop will be fine.

starsailor08 · 06-05-2014, 13:35

Hi
Just a quick update on this problem ,
I replaced the wifi ic on the ipad and the problem still exists . The IC works perfectly in another ipad so its not faulty but installed in the troublesome device cant see any wifi APs at all .
Would anyone have another suggestion before I give up on this one ??
Thanks
Stephen

02-01-2014, 19:53	#1 (permalink)
starsailor08 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6 Member: 1837335 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1	ipad 2 cant see WIFI networks hi I have a problem that has me stumped. Maybe some clever guys can help me out. I got an ipad 2 WIFI model to repair which had a slight crack on the digitizer and reported as not connecting to WIFI. When I was replacing the screen I also replaced the WIFI antenna from the mainboard to the surround with a brand new part. However, when trying to connect to WIFI , The ipad is not picking up any WIFI routers in range , the strange thing , when I enable WIFI hotspot on my Galaxy s4 or my wifes iphone , the ipad sees it ,connects and works perfectly. I have tried a restore, update to 7.0.4 , new antenna, changing security , channels and WIFI versions from N to G and still no joy. I would be extremely grateful if anyone could offer some assistance on the matters Thanks Stephen Dublin , Ireland

02-01-2014, 20:00	#2 (permalink)
kwahab Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 20 Member: 2094358 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 2	hi you check 3 screw in antena

05-03-2014, 11:55	#5 (permalink)
Zd4782 Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 16 Member: 2176390 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 2	Before we spend too much time troubleshooting why your iPad is having a problem, let's make sure it is actually the device with the problem. Use your laptop, desktop or smartphone to connect to the Internet and verify the router is working. It's preferable to connect wirelessly to verify the WiFi is working, but if you don't have another wireless device, using your desktop will be fine. Last edited by Zd4782; 05-03-2014 at 12:01.

02-01-2014, 20:33	#3 (permalink)
starsailor08 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6 Member: 1837335 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1	I did ,checked a few times actually . I literally took it apart about 5 times now.

04-19-2014, 14:44	#4 (permalink)
alshansis Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 12 Member: 2124096 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	You need to change the wifi board. Look up on ebay for wifi ipad 2 board. Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk

06-05-2014, 13:35	#6 (permalink)
starsailor08 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6 Member: 1837335 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1	Hi Just a quick update on this problem , I replaced the wifi ic on the ipad and the problem still exists . The IC works perfectly in another ipad so its not faulty but installed in the troublesome device cant see any wifi APs at all . Would anyone have another suggestion before I give up on this one ?? Thanks Stephen