my ipad showing big white spot

A month ago I noticed a small maybe half a penny size white spot bleeding through the screen but only visible through light or white background, But now the bleed has gone bigger and brighter it shows even on darker background. I’m really concerned about it.. my warranty period ended by feb itself……

its a IPad Air 5th gen

iPad Air

Posted on Oct 7, 2025 4:38 AM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2025 9:48 AM

As illustrated, you are seeing delamination of the screen backlight diffuser - this typically resulting in inconsistent illumination or patchy bright regions of the screen. The only remedy is replacement of the iPad screen assembly.


Be aware that the screen is the single most expensive component of your iPad. Unless you have benefit of an active AppleCare+ plan, an out of warranty repair will be expensive:

iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support


If you have benefit of an active AppleCare+ plan, the cost is reduced to a small deductible/excess fee.

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Oct 7, 2025 9:48 AM in response to snethica

As illustrated, you are seeing delamination of the screen backlight diffuser - this typically resulting in inconsistent illumination or patchy bright regions of the screen. The only remedy is replacement of the iPad screen assembly.


Be aware that the screen is the single most expensive component of your iPad. Unless you have benefit of an active AppleCare+ plan, an out of warranty repair will be expensive:

iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support


If you have benefit of an active AppleCare+ plan, the cost is reduced to a small deductible/excess fee.

Oct 7, 2025 8:40 AM in response to snethica

Are you using— or have your used— a stick-on screen cover or "protector?" That looks like the kind of damage they can produce when removed. They should all be "burned with fire."


Display defects in iPads are not user-fixable. If a restart does not change it, then I can only recommend having Apple evaluate, not a local "repair shop."


Were I a betting man, I'd lay money on the iPad having experienced some form of point-pressure damage and the pixels in the area affected are failing progressively.


Odd that the defect shows a distinct pattern. The only internal component under the screen at the point appears to be the approx center of the battery. Have you noticed any power-related issues? Short runtimes between charging? Sudden shutdowns or screen flickering when the battery seems to have plenty of charge?


A leaking or otherwise damaged battery requires immediate attention. From Apple.


Apple's repair estimate for "other damage" shows a US$419 replacement cost for a wifi-only iPad Air 5. Add US$50 for the wifi+cellular model.


iPad Repair and Service - Apple Support


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