How to Replace iPad 4 CDMA Adhesive Strips Tutorial
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 12 Steps
Only suitable for brand new front panel assemblies. Keep it fresh!
Get ready to stick it to your new front panel! This guide will walk you through the process of applying adhesive strips like a pro. Remember, this is just for those shiny new front panel assemblies. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
Those two tiny, notched trapezoidal strips are your buddies for securing the home button bracket to the front panel. They’re like the perfect sidekicks for this job!
Just make sure to align the profile of the strip with the edge of the mounting bracket. It’s all about that perfect fit!
– Gently peel away the first trapezoidal adhesive strip using your trusty tweezers.
– With those same tweezers, carefully position the first trapezoidal adhesive strip (making sure it’s facing the right way) onto the corresponding side of the home button mounting bracket.
– Now, just rinse and repeat for the second trapezoidal adhesive strip!
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Step 2
– Grab a pair of tweezers and gently hold onto the corner of one of those adhesive strips on the mounting bracket.
– Carefully lift and peel back the clear backing from the adhesive strip to uncover the sticky black strip underneath.
– Now, just repeat that same process for the second adhesive strip.
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Step 3
Ensure that the home button mounting bracket is perfectly aligned with the bottom of the digitizer. You’ve got this!
– Carefully set the home button mounting bracket right on top of the home button, just like placing a crown on a king!
Step 4
– Now, let’s get those last bits of adhesive on the front panel, shall we?
– Hold off on peeling that clear backing off the strips for now.
– Position the bridge-shaped adhesive strip snugly between the top edge of the inner frame of the front panel and the camera mounting bracket.
– Gently smooth the strip from the center outwards, making sure to avoid trapping any pesky air bubbles between the strip and the front panel.
Step 5
– Stick that long, C-shaped adhesive strip right on the side of the front panel like a pro!
Step 6
It’s a good idea to gently move the home button ribbon cable out of the way while you get the next adhesive strip in place. Keep it cool and steady!
– Stick that straight, medium-length adhesive strip right on the bottom right corner of the front panel, just below the home button ribbon cable. You’ve got this!
Step 7
– Stick that nifty tabbed rectangular adhesive strip right on the bottom right corner of the front panel. You’re doing great!
Step 8
– Stick the long L-shaped adhesive strip snugly onto the bottom left corner of the front panel. You’re doing great!
Step 9
– Stick that nifty little adhesive strip on the top left corner of the front panel. You’ve got this!
Step 10
– Stick that last little L-shaped adhesive strip right on the top left corner of the front panel. You’ve got this!
Step 11
Hold off on peeling the clear backing off those strips for now!
– Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and gently lift the clear backing off the adhesive strip that’s hanging out right under the home button ribbon cable. Easy peasy!
– Now, lay that home button ribbon cable down on the adhesive strip and give it a good smooth from the center outwards. Just be careful not to trap any sneaky air bubbles between the strip and the front panel. You’ve got this!
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Step 12
Gently lower the front panel onto your iPad, making sure to tuck it snugly into the plastic bezel. Keep an eye out for any sneaky dirt or fingerprints trying to sneak in between the glass and LCD!
To create a solid seal, flip the iPad over and rest it on a comfy padded envelope or a soft cloth. Then, stack a couple of books on top to give the screen a little love. Let it chill like this for a few hours before you dive back in.
– Grab a dry microfiber cloth and give that LCD and the inside of the front panel glass a good wipe-down. If dust is being stubborn, a quick blast from some canned air or an air compressor will do the trick!
– Take a pair of tweezers and gently peel the clear backing off each adhesive strip. You’ve got this!
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