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Review on πŸ“± Black iPad 5 2017 9.7 inch (A1822, A1823) Touch Screen Digitizer Assembly Replacement with Home Button, Camera Bracket, Pre-Installed Adhesive, Tool Repair Kit from Zentop by Doug Cardello

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Do not buy. 2 tries. 2 failed. Bad Glue and Ghost Feeling

See latest change below for 1 star rating details. 1.Installation. Initially. Basically, this seemed like a viable, affordable solution, despite the visible flaws and the screen's "ripple". Paying close attention to the tutorial videos I found online, I completed the repair in a relatively easy and anal way that took about 3.5 hours. Everything seemed to be going according to plan. However, when I was fully done, I noticed that the adhesive on the right edge of the screen wasn't fully adhering, and there was noticeable movement when I pressed that edge, even though I removed all the old glue and made sure the screen held up sits properly. before exposing and fixing the adhesive. I tried applying even pressure throughout the night with some books and a heavy stapler to keep the edge of the screen in contact throughout the night, but that didn't fix the problem. At the moment everything is working as it should, but that movement on the right edge of the screen made me worry that it will eventually work, it's easy to lose it and I have to install another screen (a process I don't do myself don't want to repeat). I will update my review as events develop. Honestly, if it doesn't get worse and it works fine for a few more months, I'll add another star. Edit: I added an extra star as the company sent me a replacement after hearing my concerns. I haven't installed a newer one yet, mostly due to lack of time. Although one area (near the key cable connection) remains loose, the situation hasn't deteriorated. Another issue I had that I can't relate to the screen replacement is that my iPad is now overly sensitive to the magnets on the case cover. that tell you when the lid is closed/open (on some models). Edit: I removed 3 stars after the first screen started reporting phantom touches constantly, rendering the iPad unusable. The adhesive on the replacement screen was worse than the first, the camera cutout is in the wrong place, and the entire screen is constantly moving trying to fall out during FaceTime. And the ghost touch problem is back. I will try another brand.

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