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Apple iPad 10 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Apple iPad 10
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Spudger
- Soft-bristled toothbrush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Display adhesive strips
- Compressed air can
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when cleaning with isopropyl alcohol and compressed air.
- Do not connect a charger or attempt to turn on a liquid-damaged device before thorough cleaning.
- Operate in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling isopropyl alcohol fumes.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down the iPad
1 minTurn off the iPad immediately and do not attempt to charge or power it on while wet.
- 2
Heat the Display Edges
2 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun around the outer edges of the screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Handle
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the display and pull up gently to create a small gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap between the glass frame and the aluminum enclosure.
- 5
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
5 minSlide opening picks along all four edges of the iPad to cut through the display adhesive.
- 6
Open the Display Assembly
2 minCarefully tilt the right side of the screen up like a book, taking care not to strain the ribbon cables on the left.
- 7
Unscrew Display EMI Shield
3 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the metal display shield over the logic board connectors.
- 8
Remove EMI Shield
1 minLift the metal shield off the logic board using tweezers and set it aside.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery
2 minSlide a plastic battery blocker pick between the battery contacts and the logic board to kill power.
- 10
Disconnect Display Cables
2 minUse a spudger to gently pry up the display and touch digitizer press connectors from the logic board.
- 11
Unscrew Logic Board Fasteners
4 minRemove all Phillips screws securing the logic board and USB-C port assembly to the rear case.
- 12
Disconnect Component Flex Cables
3 minDisconnect the camera, speaker, and antenna flex cables from the main board using a spudger.
- 13
Extract the Logic Board
3 minCarefully lift the logic board up from the chassis, slicing through any lingering adhesive underneath.
- 14
Clean Board with Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the logic board in 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub away corrosion gently with a soft toothbrush.
- 15
Inspect for Shorted Components
5 minExamine the board under a magnifying glass for scorched traces or remaining mineral deposits.
- 16
Dry and Reinstall Board
10 minDry the board thoroughly with compressed air before reinstalling it into the case with fresh adhesive.
After your Apple iPad 10 water damage repair
Power the iPad 10 back on and test the water damage repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Apple iPad 10 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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