iPad Wi-Fi Metal Display Clips Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 11 Steps
If you’ve broken any clips while taking apart the display, don’t stress! Just follow these steps to swap them out and get everything back in place. It’s a quick fix that’ll keep your device looking and working like new!
Step 1
Pop on those safety glasses to keep your eyes out of harm’s way, and take it easy around the LCD screen—no need to start a wrestling match with it!
This will help keep those pesky glass shards in check and give your display some sturdiness while you're prying and lifting it up.
- If your display glass is cracked, help keep things under control by taping it up so it doesn't break any further and to keep you safe while you're working.
- Grab some clear packing tape and lay overlapping strips over the iPad's screen until it's completely covered. Think of it like a protective shield for your display.
- Now, follow the steps as best as you can. Keep in mind that the glass will probably keep cracking as you go, so be ready to use a metal prying tool to scoop it out when needed.
Step 2
Alright, time to carefully pop off that iPad display assembly from the aluminum body. Just keep the pressure light and steady—those fragile clips are more delicate than they look! Stick with the guide and follow the steps carefully to make sure everything stays in one piece.
If a few clips decide to go rogue and break, don't sweat it—you can grab replacements to keep everything snug and secure.
- There are 14 metal clips keeping the display assembly snug and secure, just like friends holding hands! As you work through the upcoming steps, take care to gently pry around these clips rather than slicing through them with your opening tool. You've got this!
Step 3
- Slide a metal spudger in between the top edge of the display assembly and the rear panel assembly.
- Gently twist the spudger away from you to pop free the tabs along the top edge of the display.
- Pop in a second metal spudger between the display assembly and rear panel to hold those tabs open and keep them from snapping back.
Tools Used
Step 4
Take it slow and easy—if it feels stuck, just find a different spot to work your magic.
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently slide it along the right edge of your iPad. It's like taking a stroll in the park, but with tools!
- The front panel is snugly held in place by metal clips on the top, bottom, and left sides. Meanwhile, the right side has some plastic tabs that are cleverly tucked into recesses on the backplate.
- Once you've freed those clips, carefully lift the left side of the front panel and slide it to the left to pop those tabs out from the aluminum backplate. You're doing great!
Step 5
Hold off on pulling off the display for now—it’s still hanging out with the rear panel assembly.
- Gently peel the display assembly off the rear panel by grabbing it at the bottom edge and lifting it away.
Step 6
- Alright, let’s get those connections unplugged! The next steps are all about detaching the three cables linking your display assembly to the logic board. Each cable is connected to one of these cool components:
- Digitizer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Display Data Cable
Step 7
Make sure you're flipping up the retaining flap, not the socket itself. It's an easy mix-up, but just remember: flap, not socket!
- Grab a plastic opening tool and gently lift up the retaining flaps that are keeping the digitizer ribbon cables snug in their sockets on the logic board.
- Now, carefully pull the digitizer ribbon cables straight out of their sockets. Nice and easy, you got this!
Step 8
- Grab your trusty plastic opening tool and gently pop the ambient light sensor connector straight up from its socket—easy does it!
Step 9
Gently slide the connector straight out, keeping it flat against the logic board.
- Gently lift the metal retainer using the black plastic pull tab to disconnect the display data cable from the main board.
- Carefully pull the cable connector away from its socket.
Step 10
- Gently detach the display assembly from the rear panel assembly.
Step 11
Heads up! When removing the display assembly, there's a good chance that some of the metal clips around the edges might snap. It happens, so don't stress—just keep an eye out for them!
- Ready to put everything back together? Just follow these steps in reverse and your device will be up and running! If things get tricky, you can always schedule a repair for a helping hand.
