How to Replace iPad 2 CDMA Front Panel Adhesive Strips
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 14 Steps
Time to freshen up that adhesive holding the front panel to the rear case of your iPad 2 CDMA! Before you dive into the fun of peeling and sticking, let’s make sure we have squeaky clean surfaces for the best bond. Grab a spudger and gently scrape away any big leftover chunks of the old adhesive. Then, whip out a paper towel and some rubbing alcohol or Goof Off to clean those gluing surfaces like a pro. Remember, it’s totally cool to peel up each adhesive strip as you go along. You’ve got this!
Step 1
Check out the third picture for the right way to position that home button! Just remember, the back of the home button should be facing up, and the flat part of the inner circle should be pointing towards the top of your iPad. You’ve got this!
– Whoa, hang loose and grab that home button with a trusty pair of tweezers. Now, scoop it up gently and place it right into that groovy round opening at the bottom of the front panel. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 2
These two nifty little notched trapezoidal strips are your best buddies for securing the home button bracket to the front panel. Let’s get that button in place and make your device feel whole again!
– Gently peel away the first trapezoidal adhesive strip like you’re unwrapping a gift!
Step 3
Be sure to align the edge of the strip with the mounting bracket like a pro!
– Grab your trusty tweezers and carefully place the first trapezoidal adhesive strip on the home button mounting bracket, making sure it’s in the right direction. You’ve got this!
– Now, do the same for the second trapezoidal adhesive strip. You’re almost there!
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Step 4
– Grab a pair of tweezers and gently pinch the corner of one of those adhesive strips on the mounting bracket. You’ve got this!
– Now, carefully lift and peel back the brown backing from the adhesive strip to unveil the clear sticky goodness underneath.
– Don’t forget to repeat this fun little dance with the second adhesive strip too!
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Step 5
Ensure that the home button mounting bracket is perfectly aligned with the bottom of the digitizer for a smooth fit.
– Carefully set the home button mounting bracket right over the home button like a cozy blanket.
Step 6
Next up, it’s time to get those last bits of adhesive snugly attached to the front panel. Let’s make it stick!
– Hold your horses! Don’t peel off that brown backing from the strips just yet.
– Now, let’s get that largest L-shaped adhesive strip placed on the top left corner of the front panel.
– Gently smooth the strip down from the center outwards, and make sure to keep those pesky air bubbles at bay—no one likes a bumpy ride!
Step 7
– Stick the skinniest L-shaped adhesive strip right on the bottom left corner of the front panel. You’ve got this!
Step 8
– Stick the last thin L-shaped adhesive strip right at the top corner of the front panel, close to where the camera mounting bracket hangs out.
Step 9
– Stick that straight adhesive strip right onto the right side of the front panel, and you’re on your way to a smooth fix!
Step 10
– Pop that last L-shaped adhesive strip right onto the bottom right corner of the front panel! You’ve got this!
Step 12
– Slide the nifty little hook-shaped adhesive strip right under the left side of the home button mounting bracket. You’re doing great!
Step 13
– Position the last little rectangular adhesive strip to the left of the hook-shaped one, right next to the slim L-shaped strip, and make sure it’s level with the bottom of the front panel.
Step 14
Be sure to position each adhesive strip just right, both in place and direction, before you peel off that backing. You’ve got this!
