iPad 4 CDMA Adhesive Strips Replacement (Existing Panel)
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 15 Steps
This is just for use with your existing front panel assemblies. You've got this!
Got your hands on an iPad 4? Time to put those adhesive strips to work and seal it back up after your repair. Remember, this is only for iPads with the original front panel still hanging on. Need a hand? If things get tricky, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair!
Step 1
- Unscrew the two 2.1 mm Phillips #00 screws holding the home button control board onto its mounting bracket—steady hands, you got this!
Step 2
- Slide the flat edge of a plastic opening tool between the right side of the home button control board and the mounting bracket. No rush, just a gentle nudge!
- Press down on the tool and carefully pry the adhesive holding the control board in place. It'll pop free with a little love.
- Repeat the same process on the left side of the control board. It's all about being thorough, but take it easy.
Step 3
- Gently lift the home button control board and carefully detach it from the home button mounting bracket.
Step 4
If the old adhesive is being a bit stubborn, grab your tweezers and gently peel it off. Take your time, there's no rush!
Step 5
Ensure that the home button control board is perfectly aligned with the bottom of the home button mounting bracket.
- Carefully set the home button control board onto the home button mounting bracket like you're placing a cherry on top of a sundae.
Step 6
- Take those two 2.1 mm Phillips #00 screws and pop them back into the home button control board. Tighten them up to secure the board in place against the mounting bracket. Nice and easy, you're almost there!
Step 7
- Next up, we’re adding the last adhesive pieces to the front panel—almost there!
- Hold off on peeling the clear backing off those strips just yet.
- Take the bridge-shaped adhesive strip and carefully place it between the top edge of the front panel’s inner frame and the camera mounting bracket.
- Gently smooth the strip from the center outward, making sure no sneaky air bubbles get trapped underneath.
Step 8
- Stick that long, C-shaped adhesive strip along the right edge of the front panel—think of it as giving your device a little hug on that side.
Step 9
It's a good idea to gently set the home button ribbon cable aside while you apply the next adhesive strip. Keep it cool and collected, and you'll be golden!
- Get ready for some sticky magic! Place the straight, medium-length adhesive strip right on the bottom right corner of the front panel, snugly tucked under the home button ribbon cable. You're doing great!
Step 10
- Stick that snazzy rectangular adhesive strip right on the bottom right corner of the front panel. You've got this!
Step 11
- Stick that long L-shaped adhesive strip right on the bottom left corner of the front panel like a pro!
Step 12
- Stick that snazzy little adhesive strip right on the upper left corner of the front panel. You're doing great!
Step 13
- Take the final, short L-shaped adhesive strip and carefully place it in the top left corner of the front panel. Nice and steady, you're almost there!
Step 14
Hold off on peeling the clear backing from the strips just yet.
- Grab your trusty tweezers and carefully peel away the clear backing from the adhesive strip under the home button ribbon cable.
- Place the home button ribbon cable gently onto the adhesive strip. Smooth it out from the center toward the edges, making sure no pesky air bubbles get trapped between the strip and the front panel.
Tools Used
Step 15
Gently lower the front panel onto the iPad, making sure it sits snugly inside the plastic bezel. Take care not to trap any dust or fingerprints between the glass and LCD—clean hands help!
To get a nice, tight seal, flip the iPad face down onto a soft surface like a padded envelope or cloth. Then stack a couple of books on top to apply some gentle pressure. Let it chill like this for a few hours before powering it back up.
- To put your device back together, simply follow these steps in reverse—easy peasy! And if you hit a snag, remember you can always schedule a repair with us.
