$50 iPad Mini 1 Restoration & Microsoldering Repair!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @doompod
    @doompod 4 роки тому +62

    It’s crazy to think that you are probably doing more for the environment than Apple is. Highly respect what you do man! Keep up the great work!

    • @Havok0159
      @Havok0159 3 роки тому +1

      Not to knock on him but it doesn't seem too hard to do more for the environment than Apple.

    • @detecta
      @detecta 2 роки тому +1

      @@Havok0159 even throwing stuff into the trash does more

    • @pdbouie
      @pdbouie 9 місяців тому

      No kidding. Apple is so ridiculous, money talks

  • @Stephaniealk3
    @Stephaniealk3 5 років тому +216

    Another awesome vid Hugh!

    • @shakyamadanayake
      @shakyamadanayake 5 років тому +4

      i did my first iphone fix by using your videos and tips and im 9

    • @shakyamadanayake
      @shakyamadanayake 5 років тому +4

      it was a iphone 6s

    • @natatatronnr1574
      @natatatronnr1574 5 років тому +2

      @@shakyamadanayake what you are 9 years old ? WTF

    • @GuiiasUnited
      @GuiiasUnited 5 років тому +1

      @@shakyamadanayake thats awsome

    • @shakyamadanayake
      @shakyamadanayake 5 років тому +1

      @@GuiiasUnited your very cool because you play roblox send me a friend request my name is PigBloxCreator

  • @loost68
    @loost68 5 років тому +727

    Hugh jeffreys: It was an easy fix.
    Apple: wait! That's illegal!

  • @tdm3bros
    @tdm3bros Рік тому +3

    *dramatic intro sounds-*
    "Hi guys welcome to another Hugh Jeffreys Video!"

  • @biggestoof524
    @biggestoof524 3 роки тому +2

    People like these are literally saving a lot of electronics from getting converted into e-waste. The earth is grateful to you.

  • @BlazersGames
    @BlazersGames 5 років тому +490

    Hugh, i started repairing iPhones because of you :)

    • @AlcoholTabacoandFirearms
      @AlcoholTabacoandFirearms 5 років тому +4

      Thats awesome

    • @nivioof
      @nivioof 5 років тому +5

      Cool

    • @egaming6764
      @egaming6764 5 років тому +6

      Wow All the best Brother...

    • @nbrouse388
      @nbrouse388 5 років тому +6

      Same I replaced the cracked and broken lcd on my gold iPhone 6 and got some old pictures and a almost new phone back!

    • @mshjhm
      @mshjhm 5 років тому +12

      I tried to replace my cracked lcd and i cracked all part of the iphone 😃

  • @thomass.6328
    @thomass.6328 5 років тому +12

    I always stay awake at one o clock in the morning to watch your newest videos. You inspired me to repair iphones and some Ipads. Thank you for everything.

    • @trentm5586
      @trentm5586 5 років тому +2

      Same here. But with computers it was Austin Evans.

    • @BombTheWhiteHouse
      @BombTheWhiteHouse 5 років тому +1

      100k subs with no videos challenge nobody asked u crockpot

    • @trentm5586
      @trentm5586 5 років тому

      Mark Nobody asked you to reply you low iq kindergartener.

  • @jant.l.1647
    @jant.l.1647 3 роки тому +1

    Bought a refurbished one for about 180€ and I’m not disappointed. Quite happy actually.
    Love your videos Sir!

  • @hupe5836
    @hupe5836 5 років тому +38

    I was literally rewatching your restoration videos and then I got a notification about this one:)

    • @domchapp
      @domchapp 5 років тому

      Hupe if you like this video you may like my new series where I restore 12 Apple devices and try to make a profit , part one is here : ua-cam.com/video/wpLYmpm5L2Y/v-deo.html

    • @MineMiguel40
      @MineMiguel40 5 років тому +1

      @@domchapp bruh

  • @_financial_regret_
    @_financial_regret_ 5 років тому +18

    Well done Hugh. Another brilliant repair and can’t wait to see your iPhone X restoration

  • @jamesdriver0317
    @jamesdriver0317 3 роки тому +1

    the donor housing looks more like an iPad Mini 2. Is that the housing you used? because the original housing was Slate Black like the iPhone 5, and the new one looks like a Space Grey.

  • @nathar_ghados
    @nathar_ghados 5 років тому +2

    Keep doing what you're doing. You're so inspirational and I love watching your videos every Sunday afternoon.

  • @mike-drums-maine
    @mike-drums-maine 3 роки тому +1

    I tried this repair on a mini 3 and it kicked my but. I am new at cell repairs and tried to use a soldering iron and wick for de soldering. I did not know about the heat gun method. Of course, I ended up ruining the logic board and two replacement charge port assemblies. 😌

  • @Deadhog_Rage
    @Deadhog_Rage 5 років тому +7

    Hugh, the iPad might be downgradable but tethered, I’m im correct the checkm8 exploit should work in that iPad

    • @Edvinas_channel
      @Edvinas_channel 5 років тому

      Phoenix jb + coolbooter can downgrade it with ease (although it's semi-untethered), though it will consume disk space.

    • @Deadhog_Rage
      @Deadhog_Rage 5 років тому

      Edvinas I honestly forgot about that lol

    • @itsDefying
      @itsDefying 5 років тому

      @@Edvinas_channel that works too, but it'd be interesting to build a checkm8 payload injector directly into the ipad mini itself since there's plenty of internal space

  • @Soraviel
    @Soraviel 5 років тому +20

    You're simply amazing mate, I love that you bring tech back to life from the tech grave.

  • @cynixx8737
    @cynixx8737 5 років тому +16

    Been waiting for this mate.

  • @lookawilduser
    @lookawilduser 5 років тому +4

    Fixed my SE with this guys motivation

    • @lookawilduser
      @lookawilduser 5 років тому +2

      Tai Callender I like the SE brcause its my only phone and how small it is

    • @OrangeGroupTech
      @OrangeGroupTech 5 років тому

      @@forcequitOS Wait for the SE 2 then

    • @OrangeGroupTech
      @OrangeGroupTech 5 років тому

      @@forcequitOS It is a 2016 phone btw... but anyways, if you can't wait any longer you can get the iPhone 11, 11 Pro or the 11 Pro Max

    • @OrangeGroupTech
      @OrangeGroupTech 5 років тому

      @@forcequitOS Maybe if you want a currently Apple "supported" iPhone get the XR but if you want to get the dual camera get the X or XS

  • @ycasillas2795
    @ycasillas2795 5 років тому +1

    I saw today an online article about your repairs here, in a mexican website. Crazy how you’re slowly taking over the world. Great work sir 👌

  • @sedailarslan
    @sedailarslan 5 років тому +1

    check c8119 or c8120 for short to ground, most of the time 3v3 line shorted. inject 3.3 volt to c8120 and look for a hot component probably pmic.

  • @mickyleR
    @mickyleR 5 років тому +94

    If only it could’ve been slate:(
    Good Job Hugh!

    • @maxwellj4897
      @maxwellj4897 5 років тому +1

      I have a Slate 16GB Mini 1 just sitting around. It still works 😀

    • @kami-yan7022
      @kami-yan7022 5 років тому +1

      MJ 5 me too

    • @-riya6696
      @-riya6696 5 років тому +4

      MJ 5 who has one laying around 😂 am I just like too broke to not let an Apple product sit around

    • @maxwellj4897
      @maxwellj4897 5 років тому

      juju's world Me, because I upgraded.

    • @a.tanner8524
      @a.tanner8524 4 роки тому

      Micky R I’ve got iPhone 4s, 6s plus, iPad mini, 2,3 and 5 lying around because they’re too old and slow now. Well, the 6s plus is still ok but I have xr and Xs plus now so it’s surplus.

  • @techknewz
    @techknewz 5 років тому

    just a suggestion what u can use is b7000 glue its a great adhesive glue in liquid form and is better than the tape

  • @ellie-tk4jy
    @ellie-tk4jy Рік тому +1

    hello i have an ipad mini 1. is it possible to solder anything onto this (like memory), to enable an upgrade beyond iOS 9.3.5?

  • @jpsebire
    @jpsebire 5 років тому +4

    Great repair Hugh, like for 50 years goodluck : )

  • @charlie3713
    @charlie3713 5 років тому +3

    Keep Fixing Them mistreated devices. I enjoy watching them.

  • @applefactory9691
    @applefactory9691 4 роки тому

    Little tip when you want to wick the soldering apply new leaded solder and wick it then

  • @AbuBakrHassan-gf7ik
    @AbuBakrHassan-gf7ik 11 місяців тому +1

    does this unlock activation lock too

  • @Astinsan
    @Astinsan 4 роки тому

    Put a wedge tip on the iron. Use tinning paste to prep the tip for use. The needle tips they put in with new irons are usually crap

  • @distortgaming538
    @distortgaming538 5 років тому

    use some low melt solder to get the old connector off a lot easier. Stops you from also dumping to much heat onto the board.

  • @Visualwit5692
    @Visualwit5692 4 роки тому +2

    for faster speeds, i recommend downgrading to 8.4.1, as the OTA is still signed.

  • @crazyharmonizer1090
    @crazyharmonizer1090 5 років тому +23

    Hi Hugh! I love you're videos so much, they are so inspiring ♥️

  • @raycalatallu3658
    @raycalatallu3658 5 років тому +2

    I think the iPad mini one can go up to iOS 9.3.6. Because Apple released an iOS 9 update as well as an iOS 10 update.

  • @callumtaylor3473
    @callumtaylor3473 4 роки тому

    Wowee great job on the soldering! Killed it

  • @ZephyrKV
    @ZephyrKV 5 років тому +58

    Hotel? Trivago.
    iPad repair?
    *Hugh Jeffreys*

    • @christionwalker874
      @christionwalker874 5 років тому +1

      for whatever unknown reason I thought u were going to say Hugh I go

    • @victtorvalle
      @victtorvalle 5 років тому

      Trivago, um dos melhores memes do Brasil

    • @OrangeGroupTech
      @OrangeGroupTech 5 років тому

      @@christionwalker874 lol

    • @mars_7673
      @mars_7673 5 років тому

      spooked koneko こねこはこちら or iphone too

  • @chrisbreezymuzic9745
    @chrisbreezymuzic9745 4 роки тому +1

    Can you solder a better chipset?

  • @aayushk2845
    @aayushk2845 5 років тому

    Hugh’s videos are just asmr too good tbh

  • @AnimeOtaku-jz7ev
    @AnimeOtaku-jz7ev 5 років тому

    i want a ipad so so extremly much and this video proves that everything is fixeble and i love what your doing so keep doing what your doing much love

  • @cbathinkingofaname8623
    @cbathinkingofaname8623 5 років тому +29

    4:50 just goot flex ur money i see u

    • @stevejobs8679
      @stevejobs8679 5 років тому +4

      He can buy a whole pack of ramen

  • @4mbu2
    @4mbu2 5 років тому +1

    mate I have a iPad Mini but the Charging Port is broken.. hopefully I can get it fix soon since I have the most memorable time with it!

  • @Godohed
    @Godohed 10 місяців тому +1

    I have This Ipad mini 1 its screen is chracked Do I need reprair?

  • @iPhone_3GS
    @iPhone_3GS 5 років тому

    For an easier removal of the Charger port put leaded solder on the gold contact points then remove the charger port with heat. The leaded solder will decrease the temperature needed to melt the solder off

  • @colaynasakuragi3653
    @colaynasakuragi3653 4 роки тому

    still have one and works just fine. usually write on it and each videos

  • @Xtrafix2015
    @Xtrafix2015 2 роки тому

    Wow Hugh, I was wondering if it was gonna start ghosting while you were working on it I always have problems with the mini no matter how good you clean the adhesive some contact starts to eventually make digitizer go haywire

  • @zingythelemon7949
    @zingythelemon7949 5 років тому

    Thanks for the tips master, I need it as I broke my step dad's iphone 5 and he's not happy. I thought I could do it but clearly not. And for that reason I watch your videos. Your one to learn from you have a gift.

  • @screensavers7942
    @screensavers7942 5 років тому +1

    Great work. I just worked on one of these today. Really unfortunate that iOS 9 runs so poorly on A5 devices. Almost unuseable.

    • @darrenclement7741
      @darrenclement7741 4 роки тому +1

      Screen Savers I'm typing this on an mini 1 on iOS 9.3.5 it is slow I purchased it a few weeks ago due to lockdown it's actually quite usable if you don't fill it with apps

  • @Gigabyte-hu7yh
    @Gigabyte-hu7yh 5 років тому

    you could just jailbreak it and install coolbooter. you can go as far down as ios 5 i think depending on the device and it really helps speed things up

  • @krypton1142
    @krypton1142 5 років тому +2

    Sna na na I'm using my iPad mini original since a day after its release, I was just thinking about how much it would cost today and was just hoping u would make a video on this and u did six minutes ago, what the actual frock omg

  • @kaustubhp7100
    @kaustubhp7100 4 роки тому

    you could see that double tape which is used for sticking screen / digitizer

  • @zaqwan8724
    @zaqwan8724 5 років тому

    You’re a pro in this hugh.

  • @bradycook3771
    @bradycook3771 5 років тому

    Nice video and congrats on graduating!

  • @eurihub
    @eurihub 4 роки тому

    9:04 did he just used the ipad mini 2 housing to replace the old one?

  • @nivioof
    @nivioof 5 років тому

    This guy should have 1000 million subs

  • @BenchaminlalSebastian
    @BenchaminlalSebastian 4 роки тому

    Hey jeffrey please make a video on how do you select the mixed lot/damaged phones from ebay

  • @OrangeGroupTech
    @OrangeGroupTech 5 років тому

    Thanks, Hugh after watching your vids I can now troubleshoot and fix a problem with my iPads :)

  • @philipp.mihailovich
    @philipp.mihailovich 5 років тому

    Чувак, ты просто крут! после видео с макбуком не мог не смотреть дальше!!!

  • @NUMAIR-
    @NUMAIR- 3 роки тому

    hugh i am probs ur youngest fan i fix my old laptops because of u so keep up thegood work

  • @kami-yan7022
    @kami-yan7022 5 років тому +8

    I’ve been waiting for this video.

  • @Kilarion
    @Kilarion 5 років тому

    Idk why but i love watching your repair vids and restorations

  • @DavidScheiber
    @DavidScheiber 5 років тому

    Ipad rehab and Louis Rossman are great channels to watch for micro soldering
    I'm sure this has been commented before by people (probably also by me) but I just wanted to let everyone know again

  • @tlchmedia
    @tlchmedia 5 років тому

    Do you know where can I get a replacement LCD+digitizer+home button for a 1st gen iPad Mini for pretty cheap?

  • @cihatsunker
    @cihatsunker 5 років тому

    Hugh do you have iPad 4th generation?

  • @DL_Burga
    @DL_Burga 5 років тому

    I had the same exact issue with my iPad mini 1st gen after installing iOS 9. Apps would crash constantly and would never actually run in the background, it would always reset when I double-click the home button and go back to it.

  • @TheEASdude0825
    @TheEASdude0825 Рік тому +1

    Funny thing I found an identical one in a dumpster

  • @ownerxhandsome54
    @ownerxhandsome54 5 років тому

    I love your video.. Full of detail and clear explanation.. Love from malaysia

  • @PratikCreationPRATIKMULE91
    @PratikCreationPRATIKMULE91 5 років тому +1

    How to fixed error 2009 in iPhone 6 please sir reply

  • @saskiavanhoutert3190
    @saskiavanhoutert3190 4 роки тому

    I-Pad, you repaired him very good, perhaps I am gonna buy one, thanks for showing and kind regards

  • @albion1748
    @albion1748 5 років тому +5

    I had a ipad mini 1st gen until it got snapped in half (literally in half)

    • @mousewith2es196
      @mousewith2es196 5 років тому

      albion pajaziti holy crap

    • @jacobeii
      @jacobeii 5 років тому

      I'm commenting on an iPad mini 1 I have had since 2014 one volume button doesn't work orientation lock toggles randomly and the touch screen doesn't work for a few seconds after restarting

  • @Latchimus
    @Latchimus 4 роки тому +1

    I love these repair videos, where did you learn to do this? Any good starting reference materials?

  • @mikeltv1
    @mikeltv1 5 років тому

    I picked up an iPad mini 1 locally and was able to get the digitizer and LCD replaced. However it was botched when I realized that the digitizer was spotty........

  • @nicholasbufalino1691
    @nicholasbufalino1691 4 роки тому

    would love to see how many devices are on his icloud

  • @VBottasG
    @VBottasG 3 роки тому +1

    I got a mini 1 fully working on 30$ but it has a little crack

  • @IansTech
    @IansTech 5 років тому

    Another great video 👏🏼

  • @Elliott_Mirage_Witt
    @Elliott_Mirage_Witt 5 років тому

    You can dual boot if you wanna go on iOS 6 or 7

  • @johndaleducabo838
    @johndaleducabo838 5 років тому

    Does using old ipad mini still do its job for every day usage?

  • @mominltd
    @mominltd 5 років тому

    My iPad Air 2 used to turn on and touch didn’t work but now it does not charge and while I try to charge it the screen blinks with very dim light all over the screen.
    Can you tell me what’s wrong with it so I can fix it?

  • @Laneuric
    @Laneuric 5 років тому

    thank you so much hugh you inspired me to fix phones i bought broken iphone 6 64 gb at ebay for 50 usd and fixed it and sold it again on ebay for 300 usd

    • @Laneuric
      @Laneuric 5 років тому

      I made profit :D

  • @tschoony2579
    @tschoony2579 Рік тому +1

    you can actually downgrade an ipad mini one to ios 8.4.1 by jailbreaking it installing ifile and then changing the version to ios 6.1.3 so that the ipad thinks it needs to update to ios 8.4.1. Once you've updated to ios 8.4.1 you need to reset it in settings and then you just set it up

  • @skylinedesu
    @skylinedesu 5 років тому +1

    Can you fix my ipod touch??

  • @richardmyers7181
    @richardmyers7181 3 роки тому

    Hugh theres a mini electronic tork screw driver out there look up 12vilts he is acanadian electrinic engineer he demos this schrew driver

  • @babascustomlegocreations8837
    @babascustomlegocreations8837 5 років тому +1

    I just bought a lot of phones and a iPad mini and Apple remote for £29 :) looking forward to fixing them. Hopefully it’s easier than this. Also just bought one of those battery boards.. the Kaisi ones. If anyone has some experience with them let me know lol I’m new to battery revivals

  • @MichaelKenjiPH
    @MichaelKenjiPH 5 років тому

    What are the coin thingy and what's the usage of it

  • @Aggression-hc3yp
    @Aggression-hc3yp 3 роки тому

    What should happen if the touchscreen doesn’t work properly? I have experienced this several times trying to get my iPad Mini screen to stay on the tablet, but now nothing works right.

  • @baditya1001
    @baditya1001 5 років тому

    I cant wait for your video about new JC home button..

    • @baditya1001
      @baditya1001 5 років тому

      Or other Iphone 7/8 home button like BFX Home Button

  • @sugarbombs6884
    @sugarbombs6884 5 років тому

    Could you link the adhesive you used for the screen? I'm going to be doing a screen and housing replacement the same type of iPad, thanks

  • @dotmars2568
    @dotmars2568 5 років тому +2

    Love when you repair iPads! Awesome as always ♥️

  • @kika6718
    @kika6718 5 років тому

    I love your videos Hugh you inspired to take up iPhone repairs thank you👍 I’ve repaired five iPhones now

  • @DanStifler395
    @DanStifler395 5 років тому

    What do you do with all the phones you restore?

  • @eshansingh5232
    @eshansingh5232 5 років тому

    I have the same ipad but it lcd and digitiser both are broken . How much would it cost to repai

  • @Ethan-747
    @Ethan-747 5 років тому

    Nice video Hugh 👍🏻👊🏻

  • @evilminds2376
    @evilminds2376 5 років тому

    I still use this iPad to this day i honestly need an upgrade suggestions?

  • @ereal2
    @ereal2 5 років тому

    Dud can you please the list of suppliers I wanted to start my own repair bizz

  • @andrewariasrodriguez2046
    @andrewariasrodriguez2046 5 років тому

    Where do you sell the things you repair?

  • @imacg5658
    @imacg5658 4 роки тому

    I’m sad that the slate coloring is gone, but I can’t even solder.
    Great work btw

  • @jah7321
    @jah7321 5 років тому

    I want to get a new battery for my phone but I live in the US, what are good brands?

  • @Wezly
    @Wezly 4 роки тому

    no adhesive on the top or bottom!?

  • @YogurtSnipe
    @YogurtSnipe 5 років тому

    I have a iPad mini 2 that needs to be unlocked, the problem is that iTunes won’t update making it impossible for me to try to connect the device to a modern computer. Any ideas on how to fix this?

  • @AshenTiger
    @AshenTiger 4 роки тому

    In removing the motherboard, rather than heat and pry it, d/c the battery, and flood under the board with isopropyl.

  • @rockthroughtech
    @rockthroughtech 4 роки тому

    Where did u source that iPad mini parts

  • @mathieuchauveau2813
    @mathieuchauveau2813 4 роки тому

    What are you doing with all your refurbished items ?

  • @sakurojason
    @sakurojason 5 років тому

    I fixed my iPad mini first generation as well and I was surprised how unbelievably stupid it was glued together… it really isn’t Apple like to use adhesive to glue down the logic board or to solder the lightning port onto the device… I’m glad that it isn’t shattered and bent anymore and is functioning almost normally but the heat ruined the Digitizer of the iCloud locked iPad wich had the replacement Digitizer installed… I hope the newer iPads aren’t made that stupidly…

  • @decafpancakes
    @decafpancakes 5 років тому

    I would recommend getting some Tessa tape, I use those for repairing iPads at work and I love it.