iPad 4 Wi-Fi Adhesive Strips (New Panel) Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 12 Steps
For use exclusively with brand-new front panel assemblies. Make sure you're using fresh parts to keep things running smoothly!
Follow this guide to apply adhesive strips on your brand new front panel. Make sure to only use this with a fresh front panel assembly, no old parts here!
Step 1
Grab those two snazzy little trapezoidal strips with notches – they’re your trusty sidekicks for securing the home button bracket to the front panel.
Just make sure to match the strip's profile with the edge of the mounting bracket like a pro!
- Grab those tweezers and gently peel away the first trapezoidal adhesive strip. Take your time, no rush!
- Now, using the tweezers again, carefully position the first adhesive strip in its perfect spot on the home button mounting bracket (make sure it's facing the right way).
- Repeat the same for the second adhesive strip – easy peasy!
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Step 2
- Grab a pair of tweezers and gently lift the corner of one of those adhesive strips stuck to the mounting bracket.
- Peel back the clear protective backing from the adhesive strip to uncover the black sticky goodness underneath.
- Do the same thing with the second adhesive strip – it's basically rinse and repeat!
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Step 3
Align the home button bracket with the bottom of the digitizer carefully, making sure everything lines up just right. This step might seem small, but getting it perfectly in place ensures everything functions smoothly later on.
- Carefully position the home button mounting bracket right over the home button, making sure it’s perfectly aligned.
Step 4
- Now, let's get those remaining adhesive pieces ready to stick on the front panel!
- Hang tight! Don't peel off the clear backing from the strips just yet.
- Place that bridge-shaped adhesive strip right between the top edge of the inner frame of the front panel and the camera mounting bracket.
- Smooth it down from the center out, and be gentle—let's make sure no pesky air bubbles get trapped between the strip and the front panel.
Step 5
- Stick the long, C-shaped adhesive strip along the right side of the front panel. Make sure it’s lined up just right for a solid bond!
Step 6
It's a good idea to gently move the home button ribbon cable out of the way while you lay down the next adhesive strip. This way, everything stays nice and neat!
- Stick the straight, medium-length adhesive strip down on the bottom right side of the front panel, just beneath the home button ribbon cable. Keep it neat!
Step 7
- Stick that tabbed rectangular adhesive strip on the bottom right corner of the front panel like you mean it!
Step 8
- Stick the long L-shaped adhesive strip snugly on the bottom left corner of the front panel to keep everything in place.
Step 9
- Stick the short, rectangular adhesive strip on the top-left corner of the front panel. It’s a simple step, but it’ll keep everything in place and ready for the next move!
Step 10
- Stick that last little L-shaped adhesive strip right on the top left corner of the front panel. You got this!
Step 11
Hold off on peeling the clear backing from the strips just yet!
- Grab your tweezers and carefully lift that clear backing off the adhesive strip right under the home button ribbon cable.
- Gently lay the home button ribbon cable onto the adhesive strip, smoothing it out from the center toward the edges. Watch out for air bubbles—nobody likes those sneaky little guys trapped under there!
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Step 12
Gently close the front panel onto the iPad, making sure it fits snugly within the plastic bezel and watch out for any dirt or fingerprints sneaking in between the glass and LCD.
To get a solid seal, lay the iPad face down on a soft surface like a padded envelope or cloth, then stack a couple of books on top to keep the screen pressed down. Let it sit like this for a few hours before powering it back on.
- You've made it to the finish line!
