Don't assume that if the iPad is a tablet and not a smartphone, then it doesn't have a microphone. It exists and is actively used (in particular, by video calling applications). You can find it next to the headset jack or in the central part of the top end. The exact location of the part is determined by the generation of the device.

How can you tell if your iPad's microphone isn't working? Look out for the following signs:

• When talking on Skype, Facetime and other similar applications, the interlocutor cannot hear you;
• The voice is recorded on a voice recorder (or played back to the interlocutor) with interference and background noise;
• You can be heard, but extremely quietly.

Is it possible that the problem is caused by software glitches? Theoretically, yes, but in reality this happens very rarely. Usually problems with the microphone occur after damage to the part itself. How does this happen? Let's consider two cases:

• Physical breakdown

You accidentally dropped the gadget upside down onto a hard base. As a result, the case was deformed, and along with it the microphone was damaged (this component is practically adjacent to the case from the inside). In this situation, only replacing the iPad microphone will help. Trying to fix a broken part is a waste of time and effort.

• Corrosion

In order to provoke the development of oxidative reactions, the formation of condensation or the direct flow of a few drops of liquid into the tablet body is sufficient. Typically, moisture seeps in through connectors located nearby (for example, through the audio input), or through the microphone hole itself.

If a negligible amount of fluid leaks, and the owner was in a hurry to contact a technician, repairing the iPad microphone is possible. To do this, the part must be removed and washed to remove oxides. If a component is irrevocably rotten, it is replaced.

Sometimes the microphone may be a little quieter due to the ingress of dust or a grain of sand. Naturally, with this option you can do without radical measures - just cleaning the part after removal is enough.

Important: the sensitivity of the digital microphone in iPads of different models differs, and sometimes quite noticeably.

In particular, it is known that in the iPad 2 3G this part is much quieter than in a tablet of the same generation, but without a 3G module. It's all about the plastic plug located at the top of the back cover. It slightly reduces the acoustic level.

Thus, to say that the microphone does not work on the iPad (more precisely, it is too quiet), while comparing two completely different models, is fundamentally wrong.

The time to replace a digital microphone in an iPad is about 40 minutes. Of these, it will take about half an hour to remove and final assemble the front panel with touch glass.

With FaceTime support, iPad mini 3 lets you make video calls, record audio, and talk hands-free. But there are unpleasant situations when you discover that the interlocutor cannot hear you, your voice is distorted, or the microphone does not work at all. We recommend contacting the Re:store service center specialists as soon as possible. Our experienced specialists will not only solve the problem, but will also be able to prevent its recurrence.

Why doesn't the microphone work on iPad mini 3?

The most common causes of the problem:

• as a result of strong mechanical impact, the cables and contacts on the board are damaged,
• moisture ingress provokes oxidation of internal elements,
• the microphone jack is full of dust, dirt and other debris,
• cable defect,
• software failures, correct settings installed, viruses.

What to do if the interlocutor cannot hear?

If the breakdown is of mechanical origin, it can only be repaired by replacing the damaged part in a Re:store workshop. You can try to fix software problems yourself in this way:

• check that the sound reproduction settings are correct,
• update the software to the latest version,
• clean the microphone jack from debris,
• restore user settings.

Why should you contact specialists?

It’s simple, timely contact with Re:store specialists gives you such advantages as comprehensive free diagnostics, qualified consultation, a wide range of services, high-level service, reliable materials and effective results at a reasonable price. The latest professional equipment guarantees accurate identification of damage and long-term repair results. After the repair is completed, the tablet is tested for correct functionality and prepared for delivery to the owner. Our experienced employees will advise you on the choice of components (original or analogue), and agree on the cost and timing of repair work. Our workshop has a large warehouse of spare parts and therefore we can repair your gadget at any time suitable for you. Remember, home experiments do not always end in success. It’s better to entrust this to real professionals in their field. Come visit us today!

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Why doesn't the microphone work on my iPad?

If the iPad's microphone does not work, the functionality of the device is significantly reduced. After all, it cannot be used for voice communication on the network, controlling some games and applications, your speech may be unintelligible during calls, and the Siri function will not accept commands.

Symptoms of malfunction

The owner of the device may not understand that the microphone is damaged. Especially if you don’t use voice functions often. Symptoms of malfunction are as follows:

• your interlocutors cannot hear you or hear you poorly during voice calls, video calls, or FaceTime;
• Siri does not work properly or does not accept voice messages;
• When viewing (listening to) video or audio files recorded on the tablet, the sound is missing or severely distorted.

To make sure that the problem is with the microphone and not with the software, record a video using the Camera app and another app, and then view the files.

Causes of the problem

There are a number of reasons why the microphone on iPad 1, 2, 3, 4, Mini does not work, but most often the malfunction occurs as a result of mechanical damage to the module or wear of the membrane.

Other reasons:

• Dirt and dust getting inside the module. This prevents the membrane from vibrating, preventing the element from working correctly.
• If the device gets wet or falls into water. The consequence of this is a short circuit and oxidation of the contacts, which often leads to even more serious damage.
• Damage to the microphone cable. It may break or tear due to careless handling, independent attempts to repair the iPad microphone, a shock or a fall.
• Problems with the printed circuit board. Often the result of a manufacturing defect.
• Software glitches. Usually arise due to the use of unlicensed and third-party software.

Note. Do not try to repair the device yourself, as this will void Apple's warranty.iPad microphone replacementrequires experience, skills and the use of specialized tools. Otherwise, there is a high probability of damage to other elements and components.

What to do?

If the microphone on your iPad does not work, then simply try rebooting it. It is also recommended to perform the following simple steps:

OS update;

reset;

device recovery.

If you cannot solve the problem, contact the professionals - employees of the Zamena-iPhone service center. Here you will always find high-quality iPad repair in St. Petersburg using original components and a guarantee for all types of work. Call to use the service and save!

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We find out the reasons why the microphone on the iPad does not work

To determine why the owner’s microphone does not work on the iPad 4, 3, 2, Air, Air 2, mini 2, 3, Pro, it is first necessary to perform diagnostics. Without this procedure, you can only make assumptions based on external signs of a malfunction. Statistics show that most often the problem with the microphone on the iPad is associated with the following factors:

1. In 30% of cases, problems of this kind are associated with a malfunction of the microphone itself. This part is damaged mainly by liquid ingress. It is worth paying attention even to the formation of condensation. The solution to the problem in this case will be to replace the microphone in the iPad 4, 3, 2, Air, Air 2, mini 2, 3, Pro.
2. In the remaining 20%, iPad microphone repair may become necessary if the circuit board breaks. Here, special attention should be paid to the complex design of this component. Individual components of this part, if damaged, also cause poor microphone performance. To determine exactly where the outage occurred. Diagnostics will be needed.

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There are a sufficient number of reasons why the microphone does not work on the iPhone, but first of all, it is necessary to consider the failure of the microphone itself. Sometimes the reason for a microphone not working lies in a software glitch, and sometimes in mechanical stress or water getting inside the case.

If the microphone stops working after getting wet, you should immediately turn off the phone and dry it thoroughly, after which the microphone should work. If this does not happen, it means that moisture has damaged other elements, and you should contact a service center for detailed diagnostics.

If the microphone stops working after mechanical impact, then in this case, most often the noise suppression chip fails. The original name of this part is the IPhone audio noise reduction controller.

In order to determine whether the noise suppression module has failed or not, you need to turn on the voice recorder and record a message; if your voice was recorded without extraneous noise, the problem is clearly in the controller.

Might be interesting:

What to do if the microphone on iPhone 7 does not work? To answer this question, you first need to know which specific device has failed. Starting from the 4th generation of smartphones, Apple installs two microphones in them simultaneously. The first is located at the bottom of the case next to the connector for connecting a charger cable or synchronizing a smartphone with a laptop. The second is located at the top between the flash and the camera.

How to find out exactly which microphone does not work on the iPhone 7 smartphone? There is nothing complicated about it. Launch the camera and voice recorder one after the other. If no sound is recorded in the first case, then the upper device has failed. In the second - the bottom.

Reasons why the microphone does not work on iPhone 7

The most common problem that causes the microphone to not work on the iPhone 7 is that it becomes clogged with dust and small debris that gets into the case. You can fix it yourself - to do this you need to carefully clean the phone.

If the interlocutor cannot hear you and complains about extraneous sounds coming from the handset, then most likely the microphone has failed for the following reasons:

• moisture got into the body of the device, causing the contacts to short-circuit;
• you accidentally dropped your gadget. Quite often, the microphone on the iPhone 7 does not work due to mechanical damage either to this module itself or to the elements surrounding it;
• The connector that connects the microphone to the motherboard has broken.

In any of the cases mentioned above, it is necessary to disassemble the mobile device, therefore, it is necessary to involve specialists from our service center. They will carry out all the necessary work with the utmost care and select branded spare parts that meet the requirements of your gadget.

High-quality solution to any problems with the iPhone 7 microphone

In most cases, troubleshooting problems due to which the microphone on the iPhone 7 does not work is carried out according to the following scheme:

• the faulty device is directly replaced;
• a new cable is installed;
• the functionality of the main board is restored;
• the consequences of exposure to moisture are eliminated - contacts are cleaned, conductive paths are repaired.

To determine the appropriate type of repair work, our technicians conduct free diagnostics of the smartphone, which makes it possible to find a specific breakdown. This service is offered by our specialists free of charge.

There are times when everything works fine on your iPad mini, 3G or other device except for the microphone that can't hear anything you say. And the problem is not that you don’t know how to turn on the microphone on your iPad. The fact is that a serious breakdown occurred.

You try Siri, dictation, Skype, voice memo, and even ones that record audio. But nothing works. All you get in the end is silence.

When your iPad's microphone isn't working, it's usually one of two things: the software has released a reset/recovery patch, or there's a hardware issue where the microphone is blocked or simply malfunctioning. There is no other option. Although it is better that this is the first failure option, since fixing hardware faults will be very expensive. Later in the article we will analyze both types of problems in detail and outline ways to solve them.

Software problems on iPad mini

You're in luck if this is a software problem on a mini, 3G or any other tablet model. The microphone stops working usually after a firmware update or after installing an application that has changed several settings. The application cannot change the microphone settings without your express permission, but there are other factors that cause this to happen.

The easiest way to check and fix this is to perform a normal reset. First, press the Power button until the slide (to turn off) appears. When the slider appears, press and hold the Home button until the slider disappears. The iPad display should blink - this will mean that everything is fine. Next, check the microphone.

You can also perform a hard reset. Press and hold the Home and Power buttons at the same time until the iPad display stops displaying information. Then press the Power button until the Apple and iPad logo appears. You can check the microphone.

If this doesn't help, go to Settings → General → Reset and reset all settings. "Reset Settings" returns all settings to default. This may help resolve the microphone issue.

As a last resort, you can try to restore, but before that, do not forget to make a backup.

Solving hardware problems

Obviously, if the previous steps did not fix your iPad's microphone problems, it could be a sign of a hardware problem. Perhaps you've dropped your iPad recently? Or did you hit the device against something? Or is the iPad and its open elements clogged with small debris?

This is just a small list of problems that can lead to a hardware problem that renders a microphone useless. The first thing we recommend doing here is extremely risky. Let’s say right away that in this case you will lose the warranty on the device. However, the method works and has already helped many users. Before using it in practice, think about whether you need it.

So, do the following. Take a mini vacuum cleaner for this purpose and clean the opening of your tablet. Check the functionality of the element after this operation. If the problem is solved, it means it was simply very clogged. You can connect the microphone to the iPad 2, 3G, iPad mini or other device model you are dealing with and work without problems.

And it didn't work? There is probably a connection problem. Double-check your device for this item. Try connecting a different headset. Perhaps that's the problem?

And the last decision. If none of the above helped, and the microphone does not work on the iPad mini, 3G, iPad Air, take the gadget to a repair shop. If it's under warranty, everything will be great and the repair won't cost you a penny. Of course, if you yourself did not cause damage to the equipment (dropped the device and the like).

Handle your 3G tablet carefully and you will not have problems connecting to the microphone. Any careful user has repeatedly tested the effectiveness of this banal advice from his own experience. Do not forget to regularly clean all devices from small debris and dust.