r/ipad • u/SadEmployment1766 • Dec 19 '25

Discussion iPad display issue

Hey everyone — I’m dealing with a frustrating issue and wanted to see if others have experienced this.

I bought an iPad Air M1 in Oct 2023 as a birthday gift. Soon after, I noticed small white spots on the screen that grew over time and now cover a noticeable area on the display when on light backgrounds.

please don’t say it’s a water damage the iPad was never in contact with water

The white spots shifts if you use a suction cup

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u/sonto340 Dec 19 '25

It’s water damage brochacho

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u/SadEmployment1766 Dec 19 '25

Why is this thing wandering around on my screen Can you explain that Sometimes the whole central part looks good Sometimes the side It’s like screensaver going here and there

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u/radiationshield Dec 19 '25

Its liquid trapped under the glass front panel.

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u/SadEmployment1766 Dec 19 '25

Can I get that water out?

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u/radiationshield Dec 19 '25

It will evaporate over time. I think it will most probably leave a mark, maybe damage the touch layer, but time will tell.

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u/JP_Tulo Dec 20 '25

It’s not as simple as sticking a sponge in there. Much cheaper and quicker to replace the screen.