iPad 3G Metal Display Clips Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 12 Steps
Ready to swap out those tiny metal clips that love to go missing when you pop off the display? Let’s make it quick and painless, so your device is back together in no time.
Step 1
Pop on those safety glasses to keep your eyes happy, and handle the LCD screen with a gentle touch—let’s avoid any accidental battle scars!
Tape keeps those sneaky glass bits in check and helps hold things together while you work your magic on lifting the display.
- Cracked display glass? No worries—let’s keep those shards in check and protect your hands by taping over the glass.
- Cover the iPad’s screen with overlapping strips of clear packing tape so the entire front is sealed up.
- Stick with the guide as best you can. Heads up: Once the glass is cracked, it’ll probably keep cracking as you go. If needed, grab a metal prying tool to help lift out those stubborn bits.
Step 2
Your iPad might sport a slightly different look than the one in our photos, but don't sweat it—the steps are all the same!
- Slide a metal spudger between the right side of the display assembly and the rear panel assembly. You're doing great!
- Gently twist the spudger away from yourself to pop those tabs loose along the top edge of the display. Keep it up!
Tools Used
Step 3
- Slide a second metal spudger into the gap between the top edge of the display assembly and the rear panel assembly to prevent those sneaky tabs from snapping back into their cozy home.
- Gently pry the display assembly away from the rear panel like you're opening a book full of secrets.
Tools Used
Step 4
Heads up! When you're getting close to the top edge of the iPad, be super gentle—there's a digitizer ribbon cable hanging out near the edge of the rear panel, and it's not a fan of rough treatment.
- Keep gently prying the display assembly away from the rear panel, starting from the bottom and working your way up the left edges of the iPad. You've got this!
Step 5
Be gentle when lifting the display assembly from the iPad—there’s a delicate antenna cable with just a bit of slack still hanging out between the two parts.
- Gently tug the display assembly away from the rear panel assembly, starting at the bottom edge. You've got this!
Step 6
- Grab the flat end of your spudger and gently pop up that antenna connector closest to the bottom of your iPad—right off its socket on the communications board. Easy does it!
Step 7
- Next up, you’re going to unplug the three cables that connect the display assembly to the logic board. These cables handle the following parts:
- Digitizer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Display Data Cable
Step 8
Make sure you're lifting the retaining flap and not the socket itself. You've got this!
- Grab your trusty iPod opening tool and gently lift those retaining flaps that keep the digitizer ribbon cables snug in their cozy little sockets on the logic board.
- Now, with a steady hand, pull the digitizer ribbon cables straight out of their sockets. Easy peasy!
Step 9
- Grab your trusty iPod opening tool and carefully lift the ambient light sensor connector straight up to pop it out of its socket.
Step 10
Gently pull the connector straight out, keeping it parallel to the logic board's surface.
- Gently flip up that shiny metal retainer using the black plastic pull tab—like opening a tiny treasure chest!
- Slide the display data cable connector out of its socket with a smooth move.
Step 11
- Gently lift the display assembly away from the rear panel—like peeling apart two best friends. Take your time and keep those connectors safe!
Step 12
Go ahead and tackle any other stubborn clips around your display assembly just like you did before. You've got this!
- To put your device back together, simply follow these steps in reverse. Easy peasy! And if you hit a snag, remember you can always schedule a repair with us.
