iPad 2 Wi-Fi EMC 2560 LCD Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 36 Steps
Follow this guide to swap out that LCD and let your Angry Birds soar without any pesky spiderweb cracks or pesky dead pixels!
Step 1
For carousel microwaves: Ensure the plate can spin without a hitch. If your iOpener gets cozy and stuck, it might just turn into a little heat monster and cause a burn. Keep it moving!
Before you get started, give your microwave a quick clean—no one wants leftover gunk hitching a ride on the iOpener!
- Pop the iOpener right in the middle of the microwave and get ready for some heat action.
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Step 2
Keep an eye on the iOpener and make sure it doesn’t overheat – we don’t want it bursting on you! Aim for a max of 100˚C (212˚F) – anything hotter and it’s game over.
If the iOpener looks a little puffy or swollen, just give it space. Don’t touch it – safety first!
If the middle of the iOpener is still too hot to handle, don’t sweat it. Keep it in use while it cools down, then reheat it when it's more manageable. A perfectly heated iOpener should stay warm for about 10 minutes.
Depending on how powerful your microwave is, you might need to adjust the time a bit. The iOpener is ready when it’s just shy of too hot to touch – kind of like a warm hug for your device!
- Pop that iOpener in the microwave for about thirty seconds to get it nice and warm.
- As you work through the repair, don’t forget to reheat the iOpener for another thirty seconds when it starts cooling down. Keep it nice and toasty!
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Step 3
Watch out! The iOpener is going to be pretty toasty, so handle it with care. If it gets too hot to handle, grab an oven mitt and keep those fingers safe!
- Carefully take the iOpener out of the microwave by grabbing one of the flat ends, so you don't burn yourself on the hot middle part.
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Step 4
The iOpener gets pretty toasty, so make sure to grab it by the end tabs only. Stay cool while you work!
No microwave? No problem! Just grab a pot and some boiling water to warm up your iOpener instead.
- Grab a pot or pan and fill it with enough water to completely immerse your iOpener.
- Heat the water until it starts boiling, then turn off the heat.
- Carefully place the iOpener into the hot water for 2-3 minutes, making sure it's fully submerged.
- Use tongs to pull the iOpener out of the hot water once it's heated up.
- Give the iOpener a good dry with a towel to get rid of any moisture.
- And there you have it – your iOpener is all set! If you need to heat it up again, just repeat the process: boil the water, turn off the heat, and soak the iOpener for another 2-3 minutes.
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Step 5
Pop on some safety glasses to keep those peepers safe, and handle the LCD screen gently to avoid any oops moments.
This keeps those pesky glass shards in check and helps keep things sturdy when you're prying and lifting the display.
- If your display glass has decided to crack, let's keep those shards in check and avoid any accidental ouchies while you work your magic. Grab some tape and get ready!
- Layer on some clear packing tape over your iPad's display, overlapping the strips until the entire screen is nicely covered. It's like giving your device a protective hug!
- Now, let's keep the momentum going! Follow the rest of the guide as best as you can. Just a heads up, once the glass starts to break, it might crack a bit more while you proceed. In that case, feel free to use a metal prying tool to carefully scoop out the glass bits.
Step 6
Heads up! You're about to get up close and personal with some shattered glass. Make sure you’ve got your safety glasses on to keep those pesky shards from causing any trouble. Stay safe and carry on!
- Place the iOpener flat along the right edge of the iPad, making sure it’s nice and snug against the surface. A good connection here will make the next step smooth sailing.
- Let the iOpener sit on the iPad for about 90 seconds. Patience is key – this will warm things up perfectly before you dive into opening the front panel.
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Step 7
Getting that wedged tip of the opening tool in between the glass and plastic might take a little muscle! Take your time and keep it cool; wiggle that plastic opening tool gently back and forth as needed. You're doing great!
- Check it out! There's a tiny little gap in the adhesive ring at the upper right corner of your iPad, about 2.0 inches (~5 cm) from the top. Let's take advantage of this little opening!
- Get your tool ready and align it with the mute button. Gently slide the tip of your plastic opening tool into that gap between the front glass and the plastic bezel. Just insert the very tip—enough to give that crack a little nudge.
Step 8
- Place the tool carefully between the plastic display bezel and the front panel glass. You got this, just make sure it's in the right spot to avoid any mishaps.
Step 9
- With the plastic opening tool snugly positioned between the front glass and the plastic bezel, gently slide a plastic opening pick into that little gap right next to your trusty opening tool. You've got this!
Step 10
- Take the plastic opening tool out from your iPad and gently slide the opening pick a little deeper beneath the front glass, about half an inch. You've got this!
Step 11
- As you work on loosening the adhesive on the right side of the iPad, give your iOpener another round of heat and place it back on the bottom edge of the iPad. Keep it up, you're getting there!
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Step 12
The adhesive is pretty tough, so you might need to apply a bit of muscle. Take it slow and steady, no rush!
If you catch a glimpse of the opening pick peeking out from beneath the front glass, go ahead and gently pull it out a tad. While it’s totally safe to use the pick this deep without causing any harm, just a heads up: it might leave some adhesive residue on your LCD. No biggie, though!
- While the iOpener is warming up the bottom edge, let’s get to work on the right side of the iPad! Start peeling away that stubborn adhesive.
- Take your opening pick and glide it down the edge of the iPad, gently loosening the adhesive as you go. You've got this!
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Step 13
If the adhesive doesn't want to let go, try moving the heated iOpener back onto the right edge of the iPad. This can help if the device has cooled down a bit while you were busy with other steps.
- If the opening pick gets a bit cozy with the adhesive, give it a gentle 'roll' along the edge of the iPad to keep freeing that sticky stuff.
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Step 14
- Before you pop the first pick into the bottom corner of your iPad, slide a second pick under the right edge of the front glass to stop that pesky adhesive from sticking back down.
- Heat up the iOpener again and move it to the top edge of your iPad. You’ve got this!
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Step 15
The Wi-Fi antenna hangs out at the bottom right corner of the iPad's rear case, secured by screws and a cable. Since it's positioned just so, take your time and be gentle—otherwise, you might unintentionally cause some serious harm to that antenna. Let's keep it safe and sound!
- Alright, time to dial up the caution level here! We’re getting into some delicate territory.
- Carefully peel back the adhesive holding the antenna to the front panel. You’ll want to be extra gentle to avoid damaging the fragile bits where the antenna connects to the bottom of the iPad. Take your time and follow the steps closely.
Step 16
Keep the pick from sliding past the bottom right corner—going any further might mess up the Wi-Fi antenna, and we don’t want that!
- Gently slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner of the iPad to loosen the adhesive. It’s like giving your device a little nudge to set it free!
Step 17
As you glide the opening pick along the bottom right edge of the front panel, keep a watchful eye! The Wi-Fi antenna is lurking just around the corner, and if the adhesive gives way unexpectedly, it might end up getting a bit too cozy with your pick. Let's avoid any accidental antenna makeovers, shall we?
Don't fully pull the pick out from under the front glass – just ease it out enough so that about 1/8" (3 mm) of the tip is still hiding beneath. It'll give you just enough wiggle room to work with!
- Gently slide the pick along the bottom edge of your iPad to loosen the adhesive around the Wi-Fi antenna. Take it slow, let the pick do the work—this part doesn't need to be rushed!
Step 18
- After you’ve passed the Wi-Fi antenna (about 3" (75 mm) from the right edge, right by the home button), slide the opening pick all the way in.
- Gently slide the pick to the right to free the adhesive holding the Wi-Fi antenna to the front glass.
- The antenna is screwed and connected by a cable underneath the iPad. This step separates it from the front panel so you can safely remove the panel without harming the antenna.
Step 19
Keep the iOpener's heat game strong but not too hot! Just a minute at a time is the way to go, and give it a breather for at least two minutes before the next round of warmth.
If the adhesive has cooled down too much along the bottom edge, give that iOpener a little love and reheat it to warm up the adhesive where you're working. Keep it cozy!
- Keep working your way along the bottom edge of the iPad, gently peeling the adhesive. When you reach the home button, slide the opening pick out just enough to loop around it, then pop the pick back in about half an inch (10 mm) to continue your smooth move.
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Step 20
On iPad 4 models, carefully insert the pick about 1/2 inch (10 mm) into this area, but be gentle! You don’t want to mess with the home button ribbon cable underneath.
- Slowly and carefully peel back the adhesive along the bottom edge of the iPad. Take your time—patience is key!
- Once you’ve got the adhesive off, keep the opening pick gently wedged under the front glass near the home button. This will help keep things open while you keep working.
Step 21
- Warm up the iOpener in the microwave and place it on the left edge of the iPad to get that adhesive nice and toasty in that area.
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Step 22
If the adhesive has cooled down too much, just swap the iOpener to the top edge and keep going. If it's feeling a bit chilly, give the iOpener another heat-up and you'll be good to continue.
- Gently slide the opening pick along the top edge of your iPad, easing it out just enough to navigate around the front-facing camera bracket.
- Heads up: the adhesive here is seriously stubborn, so expect to use a bit of muscle. Take it slow and steady to avoid any slips or accidental scratches—safety first!
- If your pick starts to get stuck in the adhesive, try "rolling" it as demonstrated in step 9 to keep things moving smoothly.
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Step 23
If the adhesive is nice and toasty, go ahead and take the iOpener off the iPad for easier handling. But if it's still pretty sticky, just give the iOpener another quick heat-up and rest it on the left edge while you get to work.
- Gently work your way along the top edge of the iPad, easing off the adhesive, then carefully slide the opening pick around the top left corner. Keep at it, and you're making great progress!
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Step 24
The digitizer cable is about 2 inches (50 mm) from the bottom of your iPad. Once you’re about 2.25 inches (60 mm) from the bottom, it’s time to stop sliding the pick. Keep it steady and you’re on the right track!
- Gently slide the opening pick down the left edge of the iPad, letting it release the adhesive as you go. The adhesive is a bit thinner here because of the digitizer running along the whole left side. Just be careful not to go too deep (no more than 1/2 inch, or 10 mm) to avoid messing up the digitizer. Easy does it!
Step 25
Heads up! The bottom of the digitizer cable is just about an inch (25 mm) from the bottom of the iPad. Take it slow and steady to avoid cutting this little guy!
- Slide the opening pick that's chilling under the bottom edge of the iPad to carefully free up the adhesive in the bottom left corner.
Step 26
Some of the glue around the edge of the iPad might have decided to stick back down. If that’s the case, carefully slide a pick under the spot where the front glass is still holding on and gently slice through the adhesive.
- Grab one of those trusty opening picks and gently lift the bottom right corner of the iPad. Once it's up a bit, go ahead and use your fingers to hold it steady!
Step 27
Watch out for any sticky stuff that might still be clinging on, and grab your trusty opening pick to slice through any adhesive that might be keeping the front panel in place.
- Grab the iPad by the top and bottom right corners, then gently swivel the front glass away from the device.
- When putting it back together, give the LCD a good once-over with a microfiber cloth and some compressed air to zap away any dust or fingerprints before snapping the glass back on.
Step 28
- Time to get down to business! Grab your trusty screwdriver and take out those four 2.0 mm Phillips screws that are keeping the LCD snug against the rear case. You've got this!
Step 29
- Gently lift the LCD from the edge nearest to the volume buttons and swing it out of the rear case like a pro.
- Carefully lay the LCD down on the front panel, just like you see in the second picture. You're doing great!
Step 30
- Gently slide the edge of a plastic opening tool under the metal clip holding the display data cable in place on the logic board, then flip it up to release the cable.
Step 31
Careful now—when disconnecting the display data cable connector, don’t yank it upward. Gently does it!
- Gently unplug the display data cable from its socket on the logic board.
Step 32
- Gently detach the LCD assembly from the iPad 2 and get ready for some DIY magic!
Step 33
- Peel away the little black tape that’s playing hide and seek with the display data cable connector on the LCD.
Step 34
- Grab your trusty plastic opening tool and gently nudge up that metal retaining clip on the display data cable connector. You've got this!
Step 35
Be gentle when disconnecting the display data cable—pulling it upwards could damage the socket and that’s a no-go!
- Gently pull the display data cable straight out from its socket and disconnect it from the LCD. Keep it smooth and steady!
Step 36
- To put your device back together, just retrace your steps in reverse and check out our iPad 2 Wi-Fi EMC 2560 Front Panel Adhesive strips guide to snugly attach that front panel back on. If you hit a snag, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair for some professional assistance!
