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Diagnosis
Arriving in 2014, the iPad Mini 3 looked almost identical to its predecessor on the outside but added one important feature inside: Touch ID, bringing fingerprint unlock and Apple Pay support to Apple’s compact tablet for the first time. It was also offered in a gold finish for the first time, and remains a neat, pocketable device for reading, browsing and travel.
Touch ID failures are one of the most distinctive repairs we see on the iPad Mini 3, with home buttons that no longer register a fingerprint or stop responding to presses altogether. As with the Mini 2, the Retina display is fully laminated, so a cracked screen generally means replacing the whole display assembly rather than just the glass. Battery life is another common complaint on units this age, alongside worn Lightning charging ports and weakened Wi-Fi performance caused by general wear.
At Phone Heroes, we repair iPad Mini 3 units regularly and keep the parts in stock to turn most jobs around the same day. Visit our repair centre at the Warwick Road entrance of Earl’s Court Underground Station for a free, no-obligation diagnosis before any work begins. Every repair — whether it’s a screen, a battery, or a stubborn Touch ID button — is backed by a full one-year warranty on parts and labour. If you can’t make it to Earl’s Court, ask about our same-day courier collection and delivery service across London. Call +44 7878 436084 to book your iPad Mini 3 in for repair.
Not sure what’s wrong with your device? Well don’t worry, we offer a diagnosis for all of our customers. Simply book an appointment with one of the Heroes, or feel free to give us a call.
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