iPad Lines on Screen

• Restart your iPad: Restarting your device can sometimes fix temporary glitches or clear out any temporary files that might cause issues.
  • For iPads with Face ID or Touch ID in the Power Button: Press and release the volume up button, then the volume down button. Next, press and hold the Power Button until the screen turns black and the Apple logo reappears.
  • For iPads equipped with a Home Button, press and hold the Home and Power buttons simultaneously until the display turns completely black. Release the Power button, then keep holding the Home button until the screen goes black again and the Apple logo reappears.

It is rare for an iPad to develop issues producing an image because of a software issue. But an iPad in Direct Firmware Upgrade mode, or DFU mode, manifests with no image on the screen. Only the backlight may be on.

• Connect the iPad to a computer to see if it can be recognized. If it is in DFU mode, iTunes or Finder will indicate that there is an issue with the device, but it will only offer a restore option. The update will be grayed out. If updating is avalable, try updating first before attempting to restore your device. In most instances updating can resolve significant issues.
• Click restore to reinstall the firmware and Operating System. This will erase all the data on your device. Be sure you have a backup before processing a restore.
• If restore fails with an error message, document it. Now might be a good time to visit the Answers forum, where you can get more personalized help. Be sure to mention the error message in your question!

Especially after a hefty drop, the connection between the board and the screen can sever. Break out the toolset, open up your iPad, and reseat any display-related connectors. Reference the iPad Guides page to learn how to open your specific model.

If any of the above tricks cannot resolve the issue with your iPad, then there is a good chance that your screen or other component might be physically damaged. Try these simple steps to resolve the issue.

• Inspect your display for any physical damage, including large or tiny fractures. If the screen is damaged, the best solution is to replace it. Use the appropriate guide for your specific iPad.
• Perform a visual inspection of the display cable. If there is no visible damage to the screen, or if replacing the LCD panel has not resolved the issue, then conduct a thorough examination of the display cable and its connections. Check both the end of the display and the point where the display cable connects to the Motherboard. Look for any signs of damage, such as burns or indications of liquid damage.

If your iPad still has lines on the replacement display, continue to the last section.

The iPad’s logic board serves as the central hub for its functionality. Small components on the board may have malfunctioned or been damaged, causing this issue.

• Board damage may result from liquid contact, electrical shock, a hard drop, or repeated shoving into your backpack. Check your board for bending, liquid stains, burning, or loose components. If liquid damage appears, cleaning it is the best response.
  • You can inspect your iPad’s logic board by following the appropriate logic board guide for your model.
• Replacing the logic board is often the most practical solution for a DIYer in this position.
  • If you feel especially curious, you might fix the small chips on the board through microsoldering. This practice is an art in itself, yet a rewarding pursuit for those who are adventurous. Interested? Watch this introductory video! Jessa’s YouTube channel is also excellent and offers many real-time repair clips. If you are uneasy about handling the repair alone, you could locate a local shop that might assist.