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Vertical lines at edge of ipad screen

I have a slowly increasing collection of adjacent lines at the edge of my ipad screen. What is it and how do I get rid of it?


i have turned power off and on, but to no avail. It impairs my ability to read icons at the bottom or side of the screen and interferes with writing.


ios 1.3.1

thanks anyone

iPad mini 5 Wi-Fi

Posted on May 12, 2022 3:52 PM

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Posted on May 12, 2022 4:00 PM

A reliable method to confirm a screen or other hardware fault is to take a screenshot when the fault is evident - and then review the captured screenshot image...


When reviewed, if the lines are not present in the screenshot image, then you have demonstrated that you have a hardware fault that, sooner or later, may become sufficiently severe that repair or replacement of the iPad are the only options. If the lines are visible in the screenshot, the something other than hardware will be the cause.


Note: When reviewing the image, rotating the iPad screen orientation by 90°, from Portrait to Landscape, will ensure that the image does not coincide with screen defects if present.


Take a screenshot on your iPad – Apple Support



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May 12, 2022 4:00 PM in response to retireD62

A reliable method to confirm a screen or other hardware fault is to take a screenshot when the fault is evident - and then review the captured screenshot image...


When reviewed, if the lines are not present in the screenshot image, then you have demonstrated that you have a hardware fault that, sooner or later, may become sufficiently severe that repair or replacement of the iPad are the only options. If the lines are visible in the screenshot, the something other than hardware will be the cause.


Note: When reviewing the image, rotating the iPad screen orientation by 90°, from Portrait to Landscape, will ensure that the image does not coincide with screen defects if present.


Take a screenshot on your iPad – Apple Support



Vertical lines at edge of ipad screen

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