Step-by-step

1. 1

   Turn Off the iPad

   1 min

   Press and hold the top button and either volume button until the slider appears, then slide to power off completely.

2. 2

   Heat the Front Edges

   3 min

   Apply heat along all four perimeter edges of the display with a heat gun for 2–3 minutes to soften the frame adhesive.

3. 3

   Attach the Suction Cup

   2 min

   Place a heavy-duty suction cup near the top center edge of the screen and press firmly to seal.

4. 4

   Insert an Opening Pick

   2 min

   Pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then slide an opening pick into the gap between the glass and frame.

5. 5

   Slice Perimeter Adhesive

   5 min

   Slide opening picks carefully around all four edges to cut through the adhesive, taking care near ambient light sensors.

6. 6

   Pivot the Display Open

   1 min

   Gently lift the right edge of the display like a book cover, pivoting it along the left edge.

7. 7

   Remove Display Shield Screws

   2 min

   Unscrew the small Phillips screws securing the metal display cable shield to the logic board.

8. 8

   Remove Display Shield Bracket

   1 min

   Use tweezers to lift the metal shield out of the chassis and set it aside safely.

9. 9

   Disconnect the Display Cables

   2 min

   Use a plastic spudger to gently pop the display flex connectors straight up from the logic board sockets.

10. 10

    Disconnect the Battery

    2 min

    Slide a plastic battery isolation pick beneath the main battery contact point on the logic board to disconnect power.

11. 11

    Remove Charging Port Shield Screws

    2 min

    Unscrew the retaining screws holding the metal bracket over the USB-C charging port flex cable.

12. 12

    Remove Charging Port Shield

    1 min

    Lift the metal protective cover off the USB-C connector using precision tweezers.

13. 13

    Disconnect Port Flex Connector

    1 min

    Pry the USB-C flex cable connector straight up off the logic board using a flat spudger edge.

14. 14

    Unscrew USB-C Port Brackets

    2 min

    Remove the screws anchoring the charging port body to the bottom aluminum frame.

15. 15

    Lift Out Old USB-C Port

    2 min

    Gently maneuver the damaged USB-C port assembly out of its recess in the bottom frame.

16. 16

    Place New Charging Port

    2 min

    Position the replacement USB-C port assembly into the bottom frame opening, aligning screw posts.

17. 17

    Fasten Port Assembly Screws

    2 min

    Insert and tighten the mounting screws securing the USB-C port housing to the frame.

18. 18

    Attach Charging Port Flex

    1 min

    Press the flex cable connector firmly onto the logic board socket until it snaps cleanly into place.

19. 19

    Reattach Charging Port Shield

    2 min

    Set the metal shield over the connector and tighten its securing screws.

20. 20

    Reconnect Display Cables

    2 min

    Align and gently press the screen flex cable connectors back onto their logic board sockets.

21. 21

    Fasten Display Shield Screws

    2 min

    Place the main display cable bracket back down and secure it with the original screws.

22. 22

    Apply Frame Adhesive

    4 min

    Clean remaining old glue with isopropyl alcohol and apply pre-cut adhesive strips around the frame perimeter.

23. 23

    Press Screen into Frame

    2 min

    Align the display carefully with the frame and press down firmly around all edges to set the adhesive.