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Last updated May 2026

iPad Motherboard Repair

iPad dead, boot looping, black screen, or erratic behaviour? Logic board failures have dozens of causes — PMU fault, NAND corruption, shorted power rails, blown backlight driver. Apple quotes full device replacement (₹20,000–₹60,000). We diagnose at chip-level and repair only the failed ICs. Data preservation priority. 6-month warranty. Free pickup pan-India.

  • Diagnostic-first approach
  • IC-level repair
  • 6-month warranty
  • Data recovery focus
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iPad logic board chip-level repair — micro-soldering PMU and NAND ICs

Chip-level repair, not board-swap

Apple says 'replace the device'. Cheap shops say 'logic board dead, buy new iPad'. We repair at chip-level.

Logic board "dead" is lazy diagnosis. The board has 200+ components — PMU (power management), CPU, RAM, NAND storage, display driver, audio codec, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth IC, charging IC, dozens of power rails. One blown 2mm IC can make the whole iPad appear dead. Apple Authorized Service Providers don't repair boards — they swap the entire device at near-retail pricing. Cheap shops lack micro-soldering equipment and expertise — they declare it 'unfixable'. We do schematic-level diagnosis: voltage injection, thermal imaging, power rail testing, oscilloscope traces. Identify the exact failed IC, replace it under stereomicroscope. Success rate: 75–85% depending on fault. Transparent assessment — if truly unrecoverable (CPU or NAND dead), we tell you before charging. 6-month warranty on repaired components.

  • Chip-level diagnosis — voltage injection, thermal imaging, schematic tracing
  • Micro-soldering under stereomicroscope (0.3mm pitch IC replacement)
  • Data recovery priority — NAND transplant if storage IC survives
  • 6-month warranty on replaced ICs

Get an exact motherboard repair quote

Motherboard repair pricing varies enough that a quote upfront would be guesswork. Share your iPad model and a technician calls back with the exact price — no obligation, no spam.

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Tell us your model — we’ll quote the exact cost.

Drop your number and a technician calls back within business hours with the exact price for your iPad. No obligation, no marketing follow-ups.

What affects the quote

  • Component-level repair if damage is isolated
  • IC replacement or reballing for specific chips
  • Full board swap for extensive damage (most expensive)
  • Data recovery adds complexity and cost
If we misdiagnose the issue, you don't pay for the wrong-part swap.
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Common iPad logic board symptoms and their likely causes

Logic board failures manifest differently depending on which IC or subsystem failed. Match your iPad's behaviour to narrow down the fault area before diagnosis.

  • iPad completely dead — no Apple logo, no charging indicator, no response

    Usually PMU (Power Management Unit) failure or shorted power rail. PMU is the first IC to receive battery power; if it's dead, nothing downstream powers on. Voltage injection + thermal imaging isolates the fault. PMU replacement: ₹5,000–₹8,000.

  • Apple logo appears then iPad restarts (boot loop)

    NAND storage corruption, firmware issue, or CPU/RAM fault. If NAND is corrupted but readable, data recovery + NAND replacement possible. If CPU/RAM are faulty, unrecoverable (too complex to replace without specialized reballing station).

  • iPad vibrates/makes sound but screen stays black

    Backlight driver IC failure or display connector issue. If external screen test shows image, it's the backlight IC (₹4,000–₹6,000 to replace). If no image even on external display, display driver IC or GPU fault (more complex).

  • Touch works but display is scrambled/flickering/wrong colours

    Display driver IC (TCON or equivalent) fault or loose/corroded display flex connector. Re-seating connector first, then IC replacement if needed (₹5,000–₹7,000).

  • iPad turns on but Wi-Fi/Bluetooth grayed out or not working

    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo IC failure. Common after drop impact or overheating. Replacement restores wireless (₹6,000–₹9,000). Not repairable by software restore.

  • iPad charges but battery percentage stuck or draining instantly

    Battery management IC (fuel gauge) fault or corrupted battery firmware. Separate from PMU — manages battery charge cycles and percentage reporting. Replacement: ₹4,500–₹6,500.

What iTweak does for logic board repair — and what others don't

Logic board repair requires schematic-level knowledge, micro-soldering expertise, and diagnostic equipment costing ₹10+ lakh. Most shops lack this. We invested in the tools and training.

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iTweak's chip-level logic board workflow

Voltage injection → thermal scan → schematic trace → IC replacement

Voltage injection testing
Inject known voltage into power rails, measure current draw to isolate shorts
Thermal imaging
FLIR camera identifies overheating ICs under power (pinpoints exact fault)
Schematic-level diagnosis
Use iPad boardview files + oscilloscope to trace signal paths
Micro-soldering capability
Stereomicroscope + hot-air rework station for 0.3mm pitch BGA IC replacement
NAND data recovery
Transplant NAND storage IC to donor board if CPU/PMU dead but storage alive
Transparent assessment
If CPU or deeply integrated IC is dead, we tell you — no false hope
Warranty
6 months on replaced ICs and solder joints
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We don’t fit

What cheap shops (and Apple) do

No chip-level repair — declare dead, quote full replacement

Voltage injection testing
No equipment — don't know which rail is shorted
Thermal imaging
No FLIR camera — can't pinpoint overheating ICs
Schematic-level diagnosis
No boardview files or oscilloscope — pure guesswork
Micro-soldering capability
No stereomicroscope or BGA rework tools — can't replace ICs
NAND data recovery
Not offered — data lost if they quote board swap
Transparent assessment
Profit-driven — quote expensive replacement even if IC-level repair would work
Warranty
Apple: 90 days on replacement device. Cheap shops: none (call it 'unfixable')

How we diagnose and repair iPad logic boards

Logic board diagnosis is the most technical repair we do — takes 2–4 hours on the bench, sometimes days if multiple ICs are involved. Transparent updates throughout. Free FedEx pickup pan-India.

  1. Technician inspecting iPad logic board under stereomicroscope
    1

    Visual inspection and power rail continuity test

    Remove all modular components (battery, cameras, speakers, display). Inspect board under stereomicroscope for physical damage — burned ICs, lifted pads, corrosion. Continuity test on major power rails to identify obvious shorts before applying power.

  2. Thermal imaging camera showing overheating IC on iPad logic board
    2

    Voltage injection and thermal imaging

    Inject controlled low voltage (e.g., 0.4V at 5A) into suspected shorted power rails. Use FLIR thermal camera to identify which IC is drawing excess current (shows as hotspot). Isolates the fault to specific component — PMU, audio IC, display driver, etc.

  3. Oscilloscope probes testing signal integrity on iPad logic board
    3

    Schematic-level diagnosis and signal tracing

    Reference iPad boardview files (component placement maps) and schematic diagrams. Use oscilloscope to trace power-good signals, enable lines, I2C/SPI communication between ICs. Isolates whether fault is IC itself or supporting components (capacitors, resistors, coils).

  4. Micro-soldering replacement IC onto iPad logic board under microscope
    4

    Micro-soldering IC replacement

    Remove failed IC using hot-air rework station (controlled temperature to avoid damaging adjacent components). Clean pads, apply fresh solder paste, align replacement IC under stereomicroscope (0.3mm ball pitch tolerance). Reflow and inspect solder joints for bridges or voids.

  5. Repaired iPad logic board successfully booting to home screen
    5

    Power-on test and functional validation

    Reconnect battery and display, power on in controlled environment. Test all functions: display, touch, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cameras, speakers, charging. If any subsystem still fails, repeat diagnosis for that specific IC. You only pay for successful repair.

Doorstep, pickup or walk-in

Three ways to get it fixed. Same parts, same warranty, same technicians — pick what works for you.

Anywhere in India

ETA: 24–48 hours round-trip

Free insured pickup by our courier partner. Device lands at our Bangalore lab within 24 hours, ships back the same day or next, fully tested under warranty.

  • Insured packaging supplied; just hand it over
  • Live tracking at every leg of the trip
  • Free pickup AND free return — no logistics charge
  • Same warranty as walk-in service: 90 days, parts and labour
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180-day warranty

Every battery replacement is covered for 180 days — parts and labour. If the new battery fails to perform within that window, we replace it free of charge. ISO 9001:2015 certified service centre.

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If it’s not the battery, you don’t pay for the swap

Our 80-point Phonecheck diagnostic runs before any disassembly. If the issue turns out to be elsewhere — charging IC, board fault, software — we tell you, refund the booking, and quote the actual fix. No upsells.

  • Pre-repair diagnostic on every booking
  • Written quote before any work begins
  • 100% refund if mis-diagnosed
  • No part used without your sign-off

What our customers say

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  • “The technician arrived punctually at my residence, thoroughly explained the issue, and completed the iPhone 13 battery replacement in about 30 minutes. Seamless and professional.”
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    iPhone 13 · Battery · Bangalore
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  • “These guys worked like magic. Apple said the only fix for my cracked iPad screen was to replace the entire unit — which I refused to believe. iTweak proved them wrong.”
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  • “Booked a home appointment, the technician came on time and replaced the screen within 30 minutes — working great, no issues. Would recommend to anyone who wants to save money.”
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Find us

Walk in or book doorstep service at our Bangalore workshop. Free pickup & drop-off across Mumbai, Chennai and anywhere else in India.

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FAQ

Data safety, repair vs replacement, warranty coverage, Apple pricing — the motherboard questions our iPad techs hear.

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  • Diagnostic: ₹1,500 (waived if you proceed with repair). IC-level repair: ₹4,000–₹10,000 depending on which IC failed — PMU, audio codec, display driver (₹4,000–₹6,000); Wi-Fi/Bluetooth IC (₹6,000–₹9,000); NAND storage replacement (₹8,000–₹12,000). We quote after diagnosis. Much cheaper than Apple's device replacement (₹20,000–₹60,000).

  • If NAND storage IC is intact but CPU or PMU is dead, we can transplant the NAND to a donor board and recover data. Complex micro-soldering (₹10,000–₹15,000 including donor board). Success rate: ~70% if NAND itself isn't corrupted.

  • Diagnostic: 2–4 hours on the bench (complex cases take longer). IC replacement: 1–2 days (includes ordering the specific IC if not in stock, replacement, curing, testing). Free FedEx pickup + return: 5–8 day round-trip from anywhere in India.

  • CPU failure (too complex to replace without ₹50 lakh+ reballing station). NAND corruption where the storage IC itself is physically dead (data unrecoverable). Catastrophic physical damage — board cracked/bent, multiple layers severed. We tell you upfront if it's unrecoverable — you pay only diagnostic fee.

  • Not if we're replacing an IC that's separate from storage (PMU, audio, display driver, Wi-Fi IC). Data stays on the NAND. If NAND itself needs replacement, data is lost unless we recover it first (NAND transplant process). We always tell you before proceeding.

  • Apple Authorized Service Providers don't have chip-level repair authorization — Apple's parts catalogue lists 'whole-device replacement' for logic board faults. Economically, they profit more from selling new devices. We do independent component-level repair, not bound by Apple's service policies.

  • Yes if caught early (within 72 hours). Ultrasonic cleaning first to remove corrosion, then IC-level diagnosis. Water-damaged boards often have multiple failed ICs — PMU, audio codec, charging IC. We repair or replace each failed component. Success rate: 60–80% depending on how long it sat uncleaned.

  • 6 months on ICs we replace and solder joints we rework. If a repaired IC or power rail fails again within warranty period, free re-repair. Does not cover unrelated ICs that fail later (we document exactly what we repaired).

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