IPad died

[single stack]

My iPad died a few days ago. It seems to have fallen into a BootLoop. It would start to boot and shut down.
Wife and I drove over an hour to the Apple store yesterday. Two techs tried with two computers to make it work again and failed. It was 4 or 5 years old.
I bought a new iPad and they tried to configure the new one to an even older iPad I brought with me. Operating system was too old so they transferred info from my phone just to have it up and running when we left, 1.75 hours after we arrived.
The techs said the dead pad could not be repaired, something about the case would be destroyed to replace the core.
My question is should i put it in a pillow case and smash it or what?
I feel uncomfortable just putting it in the trash. My trash collector delivers the load directly to a Cogen burn plant in the next county.

 

[popper]

Yup, bad memory. Look for an electronics recycler? Someone really have to work hard to get any info from it if it won't boot. You could use it for a target, then recycle it.

 

[Lead Belly]

Store prefers to sell you new one; here are a few things to try.

iPad Stuck in Reboot Loop? 6 Tips to Fix It | AppGeeker

The article offers 6 essential tips to fix the iPad stuck in reboot loop - keeps restarting from white Apple logo, black screen, Apple logo. This applies to all models of iPad Pro, Air, Mini.

www.appgeeker.com

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Chuck that Apple as far as you can
Maybe in a pond somewhere.

 

[alternative]

A backup with itunes on a local computer every now and then saves a lot of misery.

 

[lone_star_state]

Store prefers to sell you new one; here are a few things to try.

iPad Stuck in Reboot Loop? 6 Tips to Fix It | AppGeeker

The article offers 6 essential tips to fix the iPad stuck in reboot loop - keeps restarting from white Apple logo, black screen, Apple logo. This applies to all models of iPad Pro, Air, Mini.

www.appgeeker.com

Exactly my experience, too. I had success with Restore Mode (#5 on the list). Phone worked for several years after, and I finally upgraded.

 

[skfullgun]

I had the same question about an old notebook. I figured I would put it a bucket of water a few days and then I’m the trash.

 

[Otto_Mation]

I had the same question about an old notebook. I figured I would put it a bucket of water a few days and then I’m the trash.

Probably what Hezbollah is doing with all of their devices right about now.

 

[skfullgun]

That’s funny! And likely true!

 

[Brains]

Taking it apart isn't tough at all. A little heat to soften the adhesive, gentle prying on the clips, and the screen assembly comes right out.




I've had one iPad get stuck in a boot loop. If you put it in DFU mode and flashing fails, at that point you basically give up. Could it be fixed? Possibly, but unless you have the tools and expertise to do it yourself it likely isn't economically viable. I just used it as an excuse to upgrade.





ETA: For disposal, I would ask two questions: 1. Did you have a passcode on the device? 2. How sensitive is the info on the device?

If you have a passcode, everything is encrypted, and there's little risk of anyone but the most savvy hackers can get into it. If you don't has a passcode, you may want to destructively disable it. Everything is stored on the flash chip which you're not going to damage easily without getting into the iPad.

 

[striker55]

You should see what I did to a top of line laptop that lasted longer than it should. Chopped it up before putting it in the trash. Hard drive out of a computer that died I scratched lines on the discs and put a magnet on it. That was years ago, now your information is stolen from companies you deal with.

 

[single stack]

Store prefers to sell you new one; here are a few things to try.

iPad Stuck in Reboot Loop? 6 Tips to Fix It | AppGeeker

The article offers 6 essential tips to fix the iPad stuck in reboot loop - keeps restarting from white Apple logo, black screen, Apple logo. This applies to all models of iPad Pro, Air, Mini.

www.appgeeker.com

The Apple folks did every pat of that link. No go.
Thanks for the responses.

 

[Lead Belly]

The Apple folks did every pat of that link. No go.
Thanks for the responses.

Hail Mary: let battery totally die, then recharge it.

 

[Fishkiller]

They make great targets