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Apple iPad Pro 11 2nd Gen Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Apple iPad Pro 11 2nd Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Y000 Tri-point screwdriver
- Precision Phillips screwdriver
- Battery isolation pick
- Soft-bristle brush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential liquid splashes and adhesive residue.
- Perform isopropyl alcohol cleaning in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to delicate components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power down the iPad
1 minEnsure the device is completely powered off and unplug any attached cables immediately to prevent further short circuits.
- 2
Heat the display edges
3 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun around the outer glass perimeter for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 3
Attach suction cup and pry edge
3 minPlace a suction cup on the top edge of the screen, pull upward, and slip an opening pick under the glass gap.
- 4
Slice display adhesive
5 minSlide opening picks around all four edges, inserting no deeper than 3 mm near the top Face ID sensors.
- 5
Pivot display open
2 minGently hinge the display open from the right edge like a book, avoiding tension on the left-side flex cables.
- 6
Unscrew display connector bracket
3 minRemove the screws securing the metal shield over the logic board display connectors using a Y000 driver.
- 7
Disconnect display flex cables
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pop the display flex connectors straight up from the board and set the panel aside.
- 8
Isolate battery contact
3 minRemove the logic board battery screw and slide a plastic battery isolation pick under the spring contact.
- 9
Remove camera and Face ID module
3 minUnscrew the camera brackets and disconnect the TrueDepth sensor assembly flex cables near the top.
- 10
Disconnect remaining board flex cables
4 minPry up the charging port, speaker, button, and wireless antenna connectors from the central logic board.
- 11
Unscrew logic board fasteners
4 minRemove all Phillips and standoff screws holding the logic board down to the aluminum frame.
- 12
Remove the logic board
3 minGently lift the logic board out of the enclosure, ensuring no remaining flex cables snag on its edges.
- 13
Clean logic board with isopropyl alcohol
10 minSoak the board with 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away corrosion using a soft-bristle brush.
- 14
Inspect and clean chassis connectors
5 minClean all corroded ribbon cable ends and internal frame contact pads using isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs.
- 15
Air dry the logic board
15 minLeave the cleaned logic board in a ventilated area for at least 15 minutes until all alcohol completely evaporates.
- 16
Reinstall the logic board
4 minAlign the dry logic board back into the chassis and secure it using its original mounting screws.
- 17
Reconnect internal flex cables
4 minPress all antenna, camera, speaker, and charging port ribbon connectors firmly back onto their board sockets.
- 18
Remove battery isolator and connect display
5 minRemove the battery pick, reattach the battery screw, connect the display cables, and power on to test device function.
- 19
Apply fresh display adhesive and seal
5 minClean old glue off the frame, install pre-cut adhesive strips, press the display down, and clamp firmly.
After your Apple iPad Pro 11 2nd Gen water damage repair
Power the iPad Pro 11 2nd Gen 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 Pro 11 2nd Gen job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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