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Hello,
I would like to ask if there is a version of wifi iPad which has a motherboard containing wifi/bluetooth chip that can be desoldered without causing a problem. I would like to use it as an e-reader, pdf reader, music player (files all synced directly via computer) but I don't ever want the device to have wifi/bluetooth capacity whatsoever.
Thank you very much.
Best wishes,
Christine
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There is no version for sale like that, but if you don't mind tinkering you can do that yourself.
I cannot speak for every apple device, but in some iPads I've worked on either had pre-existing damage to the antenna or it was damaged during my working on it. Removing (or otherwise rendering inoperable) the antenna will not make the device inoperable other than not having access to wireless signals. The device will still turn on and work, but simply will not see any wireless signals.
I don't recall exactly as I work on probably 5-10 iPads a week, but the most common I work on are iPad 6th gen and iPad Air 1st gen, so most likely one of those, though I know of no reason it may work differently on something else.
UPDATE: July 14th 2023
I should add that doing something like this will seriously hamper the resale value of the device. If you ever intend to wipe the device and resell it to make some of the money you put into it back, you will almost certainly have to repair or reverse whatever was done inside or you wouldn't be able to sell it again.
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The more sane option is to only connect it to WiFi for setup, and as needed for book downloads. Once you are done, turn the WiFi off. That said if you wanted to do it offline you can usually purchase things like books and music on a computer with iTunes (Windows), but for MacOS you need to use the Books app and use WiFi to download that way; there's no total workaround on a Mac. iPads and iPhones are also very tightly integrated to the point of something as silly as a cellular radio failure killing the ENTIRE PHONE (See: A1660 iPhone 7 due to the bad Intel GSM radio; this was an AT&T/T-Mobile locked variant that was so bad about dying Apple had to issue a REP for it). Removing the WiFi chip may very well kill it the same way if you ever have to restore it, as it's probably tied to the activation process.
The reason this will be better for you is resale: It won't kill the tablet, and if say I found out you disabled the WiFi and re-enabled it physically, I would look at another iPad used even if you begged me to give it a chance at a discount; having to hope a reversed modification does not cause me future grief kills the deal unless I am stripping it for parts except the motherboard. The main concern I'd have is later activation issues I cannot repair (and Apple refusing to service the iPad since you can't just get a motherboard due to the excess serialization), so that would be reason enough to pass on that unit. I don't mind things like 3rd party SSDs and engraving (as long as the removal is subtle and the price accounts for the wear and tear I will put on the device removing that so people do not accuse me of theft) but the line is drawn hard in the sand at modifications like this for me.
You could always look into an MDM provider like JAMF as well and restrict it to the point it is only usable on WiFi for those things only and block Safari (but allow updates to work if you block everything else but those things), but this is probably impractical for an individual due to cost or inexperience. For enterprises, this is viable because they will often manage a bunch of devices this way and have "groups", if you will; some are used for X, some for Y, and others get locked down hard like ones used for self-checkout or devices used to show a specific product. If the MDM method will not work (I don't recommend it unless you know how to release the MDM from the iPad from the console >_<), you can lock it down with ScreenTime as well.
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While you're absolutely right about all of that, there are legitimate reasons to want to create a device that is *incapable* of wireless connection versus one that is capable but simply not connected.
A couple examples that have come into my shop:
One was a mother with a VERY clever child who kept getting into digital trouble. She wanted a phone altered for him that he could *not* connect to any wifi network because he would cause havoc.
Another was a government employee with a very strict work policy, he was allowed any electronic device as long as it could NOT connect to a wireless network. I had to document my process of removing all antennas and sign something to the effect certifying that the device could *not* connect to any network without a direct physical connection.
I can't speak for OPs motivations, but I have found that when someone comes with a clearly articulated and defined technical need, there is usually a good reason, even if it initially makes no sense to me.
@erelectronics The problem with iPads is they will become bricks if you wipe them until you restore it which you need to do every time. There’s no way to update it either and it will always be “at risk”. They’re too tied together. Look at how a bad cellular radio kills iPhones. The iPad is no different.
As far as my “line” on identifying marks I don’t feel I’m that out of line. Want to put a small engraving on your fleet? Fine, but I need a discount because I need to either purposefully scar it over that mark now, or replace parts. I have less issues with the STOP tag because they’ll just put it in my name but if they cannot I need it gone and that needs a new lid or chassis. Large engravings are a new lid and a bigger discount. Can’t scar it up and if someone asks let them know why as easily.
@erelectronics It absolutely happens sure, but my concern with an iPad is this will be nearly irreversible and if the WiFi chip kills it at any point, then the shop could find out because they were made to pay for this modification, even if there's red flags all over about the KNOWN RISKS with what we know. I would refuse the job due to the risk.
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