IPad Air camera broke. Why is google not helping me?

[urban_spaceman]

Hi all. I know one of you geeks are gonna help me out here.

I have a 1st Gen iPad Air that neither camera works on. It’s been like that for a few years but not an issue for me so never bothered to fix it. I have now treated myself to the latest model and am looking at passing it on, so have had a wee shufti.
I am not an expert on either apple hardware or software but have changed a few batteries/screens so confident in taking them apart. Everything seems intact/connected so I don’t know what’s gone wrong. Google doesn’t say anymore than the IT IA drill. So I’m a little frustrated. Obvs I am a tight Arrse and don’t want to pay for any advice, take it to a shop etc, but am prepared to replace the camera hardware if that is the issue.

Thanks for looking. Any ideas?

 

[SauceDoctor]

Factory Reset? (or whatever crApple call it). If the hardware is intact, maybe the kexts* aren't loading.



*what crApple calls drivers, IIRC. It's been a while, I no longer touch anything with a half-eaten piece of fruit on it.

 

[SauceDoctor]

You've probably seen this, but for anyone else looking in the future

iPad Air Wi-Fi Repair - iFixit

 

[TamH70]

Hi all. I know one of you geeks are gonna help me out here.

I have a 1st Gen iPad Air that neither camera works on. It’s been like that for a few years but not an issue for me so never bothered to fix it. I have now treated myself to the latest model and am looking at passing it on, so have had a wee shufti.
I am not an expert on either apple hardware or software but have changed a few batteries/screens so confident in taking them apart. Everything seems intact/connected so I don’t know what’s gone wrong. Google doesn’t say anymore than the IT IA drill. So I’m a little frustrated. Obvs I am a tight Arrse and don’t want to pay for any advice, take it to a shop etc, but am prepared to replace the camera hardware if that is the issue.

Thanks for looking. Any ideas?

Have a swatch at this.

iPad Air, iPad mini, mini 2, & mini 3 Rear Camera - iFixit

They also do a guide and ting for the front camera too.

It looks like a bit of a mare, to be honest.

If you want to do a belt and braces thingy, replace both cameras and then factory reset. Make sure that the replacement cameras you buy come from a reputable source and are known to work.

 

[urban_spaceman]

Cheers guys.
Happy with all those guides. They are good, but I just wanted to confirm it’s the hardware before I shell out. Seems a bit strange that both cameras failed together.

I'm going to have a crack at investigating Kexts, whatever they are.