How to Replace Apple iPad 3G Communications Board Tutorial
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 15 Steps
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to be extra cautious while you dive into this repair. Taking care of your device is super important, and we want you to have a smooth experience. If you ever feel stuck or need a hand, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair. You’ve got this!
Get ready to swap out your iPad 3G’s communications board, the little hero that keeps your 3G data flowing in and out. It’s a straightforward task, and with a bit of patience, you’ll have your device back in action in no time! And remember, if you need a helping hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
Put on those safety glasses to keep your peepers safe, and be extra gentle with that LCD screen—it’s more delicate than it looks!
– If your display glass is cracked, let’s keep it from shattering further and protect yourself during the repair by applying some tape to it.
– Grab some clear packing tape and lay down overlapping strips over the iPad’s display until it’s fully covered. It’s like giving it a protective hug!
– Try your best to stick to the rest of the guide as we go along. Just a heads up: once the glass is broken, it might crack a little more while you’re working, so you might need a metal prying tool to help scoop out the pieces.
Step 2
The iPad in the pictures might have a slightly different look than yours, but don’t worry—the steps to fix it are exactly the same!
– Gently slide a metal spudger into the gap between the right edge of the display assembly and the rear panel assembly. We’re just getting started!
– Now, give that spudger a little twist away from you to pop those tabs loose along the top edge of the display. You’re doing great!
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Step 3
– Slide a second metal spudger into the gap between the top of the display assembly and the rear panel assembly. This will help keep those pesky tabs from snapping back in place.
– Gently pry the display assembly away from the rear panel. You’re doing great!
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Step 4
Be super careful as you get close to the top edge of the iPad! The digitizer ribbon cable is hanging out near the edge of the rear panel, and it’s a bit of a delicate flower—easily damaged if you’re not watching your step.
– Keep gently working the display assembly away from the rear panel, focusing on the bottom and left edges of your iPad. You’re doing great!
Step 5
Be careful not to lift the display assembly too high off the iPad! There’s a delicate antenna cable with just a smidge of slack connecting the two parts, and we wouldn’t want anything to get stretched or damaged. Keep it gentle and steady!
– Gently lift the display assembly from the rear panel assembly by its bottom edge, like you’re unveiling a surprise!
Step 6
– Gently slide the flat end of your spudger under the antenna connector that’s nearest to the bottom of your iPad, and give it a little lift to detach it from its cozy spot on the communications board. You got this!
Step 7
– Alright, folks! Let’s get ready to disconnect those three cables connecting the display assembly to the logic board. These cables are like the lifelines for the following components:
Step 8
Just a friendly reminder: make sure you’re lifting the retaining flap and not the socket itself!
– Grab your trusty iPod opening tool and gently lift the retaining flaps that are keeping the digitizer ribbon cables snug in their sockets on the logic board.
– Carefully pull the digitizer ribbon cables straight out from their cozy little homes.
Step 9
– Grab your trusty iPod opening tool and gently coax the ambient light sensor connector out of its socket by prying it upward with care. You’ve got this!
Step 10
Gently slide the connector out, keeping it parallel to the face of the logic board. You’ve got this!
– Gently lift the metal retainer using its black plastic pull tab to disconnect the display data cable from the main board.
– Carefully pull the cable connector away from its socket, and you’re one step closer to success!
Step 11
– Gently detach the display assembly from the rear panel assembly. You’ve got this!
Step 12
– Gently use the edge of an iPod opening tool to lift that stubborn antenna connector off the communications board. You’ve got this!
Step 13
– Carefully guide the control button cable along the top edge of the communications board like a pro.
– Gently pull the communications cable upwards to lift its connector out of the socket on the logic board. You’ve got this!
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Step 15
If needed, gently lift the right edge of the communications board to free it from the sticky pad that’s cozying up to the rear case.
– Gently wiggle the communications board and pull it away from its cozy little socket on the logic board.
