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iPad Home Button Not Working

Home button not clicking or not responding? Here's how to diagnose and fix it.

⏱️ 5-60 min 💪 Moderate-Advanced 💰 Free - $50

🔍 Quick Fixes

  • Clean around button: Use isopropyl alcohol on cloth
  • Calibrate: Open stock app, hold power until "slide to power off", then hold Home until app closes
  • AssistiveTouch: Settings → Accessibility → Touch → AssistiveTouch (on-screen home button)

🛠️ Hardware Repair

  • Home button replacement requires screen removal
  • Touch ID Warning: Replacing home button disables Touch ID permanently (paired to logic board)
  • Consider using AssistiveTouch instead of repair

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