Introduction

This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.

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    • While your iPad looks uniform from the outside, there are delicate components under certain portions of the display. To avoid damage, note the following areas and follow the instructions exactly as written:

    • Camera module and ambient light sensors

    • Display cables

    • Display magnets

    • LCD edges

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    • Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the display for two minutes.

    • Alternatively, a hair dryer or heat gun can be used throughout this guide to soften the adhesive.

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    • If your display is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the broken display.

    • Apply a suction handle to the right edge of the display, about 50 mm from the bottom edge.

    • Pull up on the suction handle with firm, constant pressure to create a gap just small enough to insert an opening pick.

    • Only create a gap small enough to insert an opening pick. Overbending the display will damage it.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

    • Don't insert the opening pick more than 5 mm or you may damage the LCD.

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    • Insert a new opening pick in the gap you just created.

    • Slice the right adhesive, stopping at the top right corner.

    • When slicing near the volume buttons, don't insert the pick more than 2 mm or you may damage the display magnets.

    • Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

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    • Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the display for two minutes.

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    • The top edge of the iPad contains the camera module, front facing LiDAR sensor, and two ambient light sensors. These components are fragile and easily damaged if an opening pick is inserted too far. Only slice the adhesive in the marked locations to avoid damage.

    • The two ambient light sensors can be hard to see and can be located using a flashlight or by placing the iPad under a bright light.

    • Don't insert an opening pick more than 5 mm near the top left and right edges or you may damage the ambient light sensors.

    • Don't insert an opening pick more than 1 mm near the middle of the top edge or you may damage the camera module.

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    • Insert a new opening pick in the gap you just created.

    • Slice the top right adhesive, stopping when you reach the right ambient light sensor.

    • Don't insert the opening pick more than 5 mm.

    • Leave the pick in to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

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    • Insert a new opening pick to the right of the ambient light sensor.

    • Slice the middle section of the top adhesive, stopping when you reach the left ambient light sensor.

    • When you slice near the camera module, don't insert the pick more than 1 mm or you may damage it.

    • Leave the pick in to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

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    • Insert a new opening pick to the left of the ambient light sensor.

    • Slice the top left adhesive, stopping when you reach the left corner.

    • Don't insert the opening pick more than 5 mm.

    • Once the top adhesive has been sliced, you can remove the two picks near the ambient light sensors.

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    • Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the display for two minutes.

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    • Insert a new opening pick in the bottom right corner below the existing pick.

    • Don't insert the opening pick more than 2 mm in when slicing on the right edge.

    • Slice the bottom right corner adhesive.

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    • Slice the bottom adhesive stopping at the USB-C port.

    • Don't insert the opening pick more than 5 mm when slicing the bottom adhesive.

    • Leave the pick in to prevent the bottom adhesive from re-sealing.

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    • Slice the bottom adhesive, stopping at the USB-C port.

    • Don't insert the opening pick more than 5 mm when slicing the bottom adhesive.

    • Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the bottom adhesive from re-sealing.

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    • Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the display for two minutes.

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    • The left edge of the iPad contains several display cables. These cables are extremely fragile and easily damaged if an opening pick is inserted too far or at the wrong angle. Follow the instructions exactly as written to avoid damage.

    • The display cables are located within small indents of the frame and require an opening pick to be inserted at a 45° angle.

    • There are flat sections of the frame which require an opening pick to be inserted horizontally.

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    • Insert an opening pick at a 45˚ angle just above the bottom left corner.

    • Don't insert the pick more than 5 mm or you'll damage the display cables.

    • Carefully slice the left edge, stopping when you reach the flat section of the chassis.

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    • Lower the opening pick so it is horizontal to the display.

    • Don't insert the pick more than 5 mm.

    • Continue slicing the left edge until you reach the next indented section of the frame.

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    • Slice the remaining adhesive, making sure to follow the instructions exactly as written.

    • Slice at a 45˚ downward angle and don't insert the pick more than 5 mm or you'll damage the display cables.

    • Slice horizontally and don't insert the pick more than 5 mm.

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    • Grab two opposing corners of the display and gently separate the rest of the adhesive.

    • Don't fully remove the display as it is held in place by several ribbon cables underneath.

    • Shift the display towards the bottom right corner of the frame until the ambient light sensor ribbon cable near the top edge is uncovered.

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    • Use a Phillips PH00 screwdriver to remove the following two screws from the upper display ribbon cable bracket:

    • One 1.3 mm screw

    • One 2.0 mm screw

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your iPad and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your iPad back down before you continue working.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the bracket.

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    • Use the flat end of a Spudger to disconnect the ambient light sensor cable.

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    • Grip the right edge of the display and fold it open like a book.

    • Don't pull on the display as the ribbon cables near the bottom are still attached.

    • Lay the display down over the left edge of the iPad.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Chayton Ritter

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