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Apple iPad 2 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Apple iPad 2
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Plastic opening card
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPad 2 battery
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- 91% Isopropyl alcohol
- Pre-cut battery adhesive strips
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating and prying glass screens.
- Do not bend, puncture, or crush lithium-ion battery cells.
- Disconnect battery power before handling motherboard ribbon connectors.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging delicate electronic components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Heat the Glass Edges
3 minApply a heated pad or heat gun along the outer edges of the front glass for two minutes to soften the strong frame adhesive.
- 2
Insert Front Panel Pick
2 minPush a thin opening pick into the seam between the glass screen and aluminum bezel at the top right corner.
- 3
Slice Top Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide the opening pick slowly along the top perimeter to cut through the front glass adhesive.
- 4
Slice Right Edge Adhesive
2 minPass the pick down the right side of the iPad, keeping the pick depth under a quarter inch to avoid damaging internal components.
- 5
Slice Bottom Edge Adhesive
2 minCarefully cut along the bottom margin while keeping away from the delicate home button flexible cable.
- 6
Slice Left Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide the pick along the left edge, stopping well clear of the lower left corner where the digitizer cable sits.
- 7
Open the Front Glass
2 minCarefully pivot the front glass panel open toward the left, hinged like a book.
- 8
Remove LCD Screws
3 minRemove the four Phillips #00 screws securing the LCD frame corners.
- 9
Lift the LCD Panel
2 minInsert a spudger at the top edge of the LCD to tilt the display panel upward.
- 10
Disconnect the Display Cable
2 minFlip up the retaining latch on the display connector and slide the LCD ribbon cable out.
- 11
Remove the LCD Panel
1 minLift the LCD out of the device completely and store it in a dust-free location.
- 12
Disconnect Digitizer Cables
2 minFlip open the two ZIF locking tabs for the digitizer ribbon cables and pull the cables out.
- 13
Remove Front Glass
1 minLift the entire front glass panel off the chassis and set it aside on a soft surface.
- 14
Unscrew Logic Board Interface
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws locking down the logic board connector over the battery contacts.
- 15
Pry Battery Contacts
2 minInsert a plastic spudger to gently raise the logic board contact area clear of the battery board contacts.
- 16
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
3 minDrip a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol underneath each battery cell to break down the adhesive backing.
- 17
Separate Left Battery Cell
4 minSlide a plastic opening card beneath the left battery cell to slice through the softened adhesive.
- 18
Separate Right Battery Cell
4 minWork the plastic card under the right battery cell until the battery frees completely from the chassis.
- 19
Remove Old Battery
1 minLift the loose battery out of the iPad housing and set it aside safely for proper disposal.
- 20
Clean Internal Case
3 minClean the aluminum battery cavity using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove old tape residue.
- 21
Apply Battery Adhesive
2 minStick replacement adhesive strips onto the underside of the new battery cell unit.
- 22
Position New Battery
3 minAlign the new battery into the lower housing, sliding its contact board beneath the logic board lip.
- 23
Secure Logic Board
3 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips screws over the battery contacts to establish proper power connectivity.
- 24
Reconnect Digitizer Cables
2 minInsert the digitizer ribbon cables back into their motherboard sockets and lock down the ZIF latches.
- 25
Reconnect Display Cable
2 minInsert the LCD display ribbon cable into its terminal and close the retaining latch.
- 26
Secure the LCD Panel
3 minPlace the LCD panel back in position and reinstall the four corner Phillips screws.
- 27
Apply Front Glass Adhesive
3 minLay new pre-cut adhesive strips along the perimeter of the aluminum bezel.
- 28
Seal Front Glass
3 minAlign the glass panel with the aluminum frame and press firmly along all edges to set the adhesive.
After your Apple iPad 2 battery replacement
Power the iPad 2 back on and test the battery replacement 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 2 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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