Step-by-Step Guide: Replace iPad 5 Wi-Fi Rear Camera
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 44 Steps
Hey there, be sure to handle the battery with care when using a battery blocker – we don’t want any sparks flying!
Time to dive in and give your iPad 5 Wi-Fi a camera upgrade! Watch out though—those battery contacts are delicate little creatures, so treat them with care. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back: just keep those metal tools in check unless absolutely necessary. Let’s get this repair party started! 💪🔧
Step 1
– Warm up that trusty iOpener and lay it down on the left side of your gadget for a cool two minutes. You’re doing awesome!
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Step 2
– As you let the adhesive take its sweet time to loosen up, keep an eye on these areas that are a bit touchy when it comes to prying:
Step 3
In the next three steps, we’ll show you how to use the Anti-Clamp, our handy tool designed to make opening your device a breeze. If you don’t have the Anti-Clamp on hand, no worries! Just skip ahead three steps for another way to get the job done.
– Give that blue handle a gentle tug back to release the Anti-Clamp’s arms—it’s like giving it a little hug!
– Slide something under your iPad so it sits nice and flat between the suction cups—think of it as a cozy bed for your device.
– Place the suction cups close to the center of the left edge—one on top and one on the bottom, like a perfect little sandwich.
– Keep the bottom of the Anti-Clamp steady and give a firm press down on the top cup to create some serious suction magic.
Step 4
– Gently coax the stylish blue handle forward to secure the arms in place.
– Give the handle a cool 360-degree spin clockwise or until the cups start their stretching routine.
– Keep the suction cups looking fly and aligned with each other. If they start to misbehave, just loosen them up slightly and get those arms realigned.
Step 5
– Hang tight for a minute to let the adhesive do its thing and create a little opening for you.
– If your screen needs a little extra warmth, a hair dryer can be your sidekick to heat up the left edge of the iPad.
– Gently slide in an opening pick beneath the digitizer when the Anti-Clamp works its magic and gives you some room to maneuver.
– Feel free to breeze past the next step.
Step 6
– When the screen feels pleasantly warm, grab a suction handle and stick it right on the left edge, getting as close to the edge as you can.
– Gently lift the screen using the suction handle, creating a tiny gap between the digitizer and the frame.
– Slide an opening pick into that little gap you’ve just made between the digitizer and the frame.
If your screen is looking like a spider web, a layer of clear packing tape might just do the trick to help the suction cup stick. You could also opt for some super strong tape if you want to skip the suction cup altogether. And if you’re really in a bind, a little superglue on the suction cup can help it cling to that cracked screen. Remember, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair!
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Step 7
No need to stress if the opening pick is visible through the digitizer—simply remove the pick. The LCD screen should remain unharmed, but there’s a chance you might leave behind some tricky adhesive to deal with.
– Pop a second opening pick into that little gap you just made. You’re doing great!
– Gently slide the pick over to the bottom-left corner of your device to break that adhesive seal.
– Keep the pick in that corner to stop the adhesive from getting all clingy again.
Step 8
– If your opening pick is feeling a bit too cozy in the adhesive, just give it a little ‘roll’ along the side of the iPad to keep that adhesive separating like a pro!
Step 9
– Gently glide the first opening pick towards the top-left corner of the device to loosen up that sticky situation.
– Let that pick hang out in the top-left corner like a trusty sidekick, making sure that adhesive doesn’t pull any sneaky moves and seal back up on you.
Step 10
– Warm up an iOpener and gently place it on the top edge of the device for a couple of minutes.
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Step 11
– Gently glide the pick around the top-left corner of your device to break free that sticky adhesive. You’ve got this!
Step 12
Steer clear of sliding the pick over the front camera—let’s keep that lens scratch-free! The next steps will show you how to dodge this pitfall.
– Gently glide the opening pick along the top edge of your device, making sure to pause just shy of the front camera. You’re doing great!
Step 13
– Gently pull the pick until just the tip is between the digitizer and the frame.
– Slide the pick over the front camera to loosen the adhesive.
– Pause and leave the pick near the right side of the front camera before moving on.
Step 15
– Warm up an iOpener and stick it on the right edge of your device for a solid two minutes. You’ve got this!
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Step 16
– Give that pick a little twirl around the top-right corner of your device to break free the adhesive. You’ve got this!
Step 17
Hey there! The display cables are hanging out halfway up from the bottom of your iPad. Slide gently and halt when you’re about three inches from the bottom. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Grab a new opening pick and gently slide it right into the heart of the iPad’s right edge.
Step 18
– Warm up an iOpener and give the bottom edge of your gadget a cozy two-minute heat bath!
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Step 19
– Gently slide that bottom-left pick right into the corner to break free from the adhesive’s grip.
– Keep that pick snug in the bottom-left corner while you prepare for the next move.
Step 20
– Pop a new opening pick into that little gap you just made at the bottom edge of your iPad.
– Gently slide the pick over the antenna, but stop right before you reach the home button.
– Keep the pick to the left of the home button before you move on to the next step.
Step 21
Just a friendly reminder: only slide that pick in about 1 mm to keep the right antenna safe and sound!
– Pop that opening pick into the gap you’ve just made.
– Gently guide the pick under the home button and head towards the bottom-right corner. Keep it cool, and only let the tip slide between the digitizer and the frame.
Step 22
– Slide that pick back in and glide it towards the home button to finish off separating the bottom adhesive.
– Leave the pick chilling to the right of the home button before moving on.
Step 23
– Warm up the iOpener and cozy it up to the right side of the device for a couple of minutes.
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Step 24
Take your time with this step! Make sure the adhesive is hot and soft, and use a pick to separate all the adhesive. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair. Don’t rush, reheat if needed.
If you’re feeling a bit of a tough situation, just warm up those edges again and gently glide along them with your trusty opening pick.
– Give those opening picks a twist on the left corners of the iPad. Elevate the digitizer ever so slightly, parting ways with that last bit of adhesive in the process.
Step 25
– Gently lift the left edge of the digitizer upwards to separate the adhesive along the right edge of your iPad. Need assistance? You can always schedule a repair.
Step 26
– As you give a little love to the digitizer, gently slide an opening pick between the two display cables to break free the last bit of adhesive. You’ve got this!
Step 27
– Once you’ve peeled away all that sticky stuff, gently open the digitizer like a book and lay it down next to the iPad, just chilling out.
– When it’s time to put everything back together, grab some isopropyl alcohol and give the leftover adhesive on the frame—and the digitizer if you’re reusing it—a good clean. Then, stick on our
