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Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup
- Guitar picks for prying
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPad Pro 11 speaker module
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against cracked glass shards.
- Ensure the iPad battery is discharged below 25% to minimize risk of thermal event if punctured.
- Keep heating tools at a safe distance to avoid damaging the internal LCD matrix.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPad
2 minPress and hold the top button and either volume button until the slider appears, then slide to power off completely.
- 2
Heat the Screen Perimeter
5 minApply heat around the edges of the display with a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the screen adhesive.
- 3
Apply Suction Cup
2 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass display and pull upward gently to create a slight gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide a thin guitar pick into the gap between the glass screen and the aluminum frame.
- 5
Slice Screen Adhesive
8 minCarefully slide the pick around all four edges of the iPad screen to cut through the perimeter adhesive sealant.
- 6
Open Display Assembly
2 minGently lift the right edge of the screen like a book page, taking care not to strain the delicate ribbon cables.
- 7
Remove Display Bracket Screws
4 minUnscrew the small Phillips screws securing the metal shield over the display and battery cable connectors.
- 8
Disconnect Battery and Screen
3 minUse a plastic spudger to pry up the battery connector and the display flex cables from the logic board.
- 9
Unfasten Speaker Screws
4 minRemove the mounting screws securing the target speaker housing to the interior corner of the aluminum frame.
- 10
Remove Damaged Speaker
3 minGently pry the speaker module up using a plastic tool to release it from its alignment posts and adhesive.
- 11
Position New Speaker
4 minPress the replacement speaker into position inside the enclosure and secure it firmly with its mounting screws.
- 12
Reassemble and Seal Display
10 minReconnect all cable connectors, secure the metal bracket with screws, apply fresh adhesive strips, and seal the display firmly into place.
After your Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen speaker repair
Power the iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen back on and test the speaker 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 3rd 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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