Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off iPad Completely

   1 min

   Press and hold the top button and either volume button until the slider appears. Slide to power off the iPad fully before starting.

2. 2

   Heat Front Glass Edges

   3 min

   Apply a heat gun set to low heat around the perimeter of the screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive.

3. 3

   Attach Suction Cup to Top Glass

   1 min

   Place a suction cup near the top edge of the display, just below the front-facing camera assembly.

4. 4

   Create Initial Opening Gap

   2 min

   Pull up firmly on the suction cup while pressing down on the frame to create a slight gap between the glass and body.

5. 5

   Insert Opening Pick

   1 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap, keeping it inserted no deeper than 2 mm to avoid internal damage.

6. 6

   Slice Top Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the opening pick slowly across the top edge of the iPad to cut through the display adhesive.

7. 7

   Slice Left Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Guide the pick down the left side, taking extra care around the volume button area.

8. 8

   Slice Bottom Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Carefully slice along the bottom edge near the USB-C port without pushing the pick too deep.

9. 9

   Slice Right Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the pick along the right edge to finish cutting the remaining perimeter adhesive.

10. 10

    Lift Display Like a Book

    2 min

    Gently lift the display from the right side, swinging it open like a book cover toward the left.

11. 11

    Remove Display Shield Screws

    3 min

    Use a precision screwdriver to remove the screws securing the metal display cable shield.

12. 12

    Detach Display Cable Shield

    1 min

    Use tweezers to lift the metal shield off the logic board connectors and set it aside.

13. 13

    Disconnect Battery Connector

    2 min

    Insert a plastic spudger under the battery connector to disconnect power from the logic board.

14. 14

    Disconnect Display Assembly Cables

    2 min

    Pry the display cable connectors straight up from their sockets using a plastic spudger.

15. 15

    Remove Broken Display Assembly

    1 min

    Lift the display assembly away from the iPad frame and set it on a clean work mat.

16. 16

    Unmount Upper Sensor Assembly

    5 min

    Unscrew and carefully peel the microphone and ambient light sensor assembly from the old screen.

17. 17

    Install Sensor Assembly onto New Screen

    4 min

    Align and adhere the upper sensor assembly into the precise slot on the replacement display.

18. 18

    Clean Frame Adhesive Residue

    5 min

    Scrape remaining adhesive off the aluminum frame using a plastic tool and isopropyl alcohol.

19. 19

    Apply New Frame Adhesive Strips

    5 min

    Peel and stick fresh pre-cut display adhesive strips around the rim of the iPad enclosure.

20. 20

    Connect New Display Assembly Cables

    3 min

    Press the replacement screen ribbon cable connectors into their logic board sockets until they snap into place.

21. 21

    Reinstall Cable Shield and Screws

    2 min

    Position the metal shield cover over the connectors and tighten the securing screws.

22. 22

    Press New Screen Into Frame

    3 min

    Align the replacement glass over the frame and press firmly along all edges to seat the adhesive.