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Apple iPad Pro 11 5th Gen Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Apple iPad Pro 11 5th Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Soldering iron
- Desoldering braid
- Suction handle
- Heat gun
Parts / materials
- Flux
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Lead-free solder wire
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying solder or glass fragments.
- Disconnect the battery before touching internal micro-components to prevent short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using soldering flux.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Heat the Display Edges
3 minApply a heated pad or heat gun around the perimeter of the iPad display for two minutes to soften the strong perimeter adhesive.
- 2
Attach a Suction Handle
2 minPlace a suction cup onto the top edge of the display and pull upward gently to create a small gap along the frame.
- 3
Insert an Opening Pick
2 minInsert a thin opening pick into the gap, keeping it shallow to avoid damaging the delicate ribbon cables under the screen.
- 4
Slice the Peripheral Adhesive
6 minSlide the pick carefully around all four edges of the chassis to slice through the remaining display adhesive.
- 5
Open the Display Assembly
2 minGently lift the top edge of the display and hinge it open towards the right side like a book cover.
- 6
Unscrew the Display Shield Bracket
3 minRemove the four screws securing the metal display cable shield to the logic board using a precision screwdriver.
- 7
Disconnect the Display Ribbon Cables
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the display cable connectors straight up off their sockets on the logic board.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Terminal
3 minRemove the single screw securing the battery connector to the board and insert a plastic isolation pick underneath to cut power.
- 9
Unplug the Front Camera Assembly
3 minDisconnect the Face ID sensor array and front-facing camera ribbon cables from the top section of the logic board.
- 10
Disconnect the Antenna and Speaker Cables
4 minPry up the coax antenna connectors and speaker flex cables from around the perimeter of the logic board.
- 11
Unscrew the USB-C Port Connector
3 minRemove the mounting screws holding the charging port bracket to the lower chassis and disconnect its ribbon cable.
- 12
Remove Logic Board Fasteners
5 minUnscrew all remaining Phillips and standoff screws anchoring the center logic board to the aluminum housing.
- 13
Heat the Rear Aluminum Enclosure
3 minWarm the back of the iPad housing behind the logic board using a heat gun for 90 seconds to loosen underlying glue.
- 14
Pry Up the Logic Board
4 minInsert a flat plastic spudger under the lower edge of the board and slowly lever it up out of the recessed housing.
- 15
Clean and Solder Damaged Board Components
12 minApply liquid flux to the target repair area and use a soldering iron to reflow or bridge broken traces on the logic board.
- 16
Reinstall the Logic Board
6 minClean off remaining flux with 99% isopropyl alcohol, then seat the logic board back into the housing and secure all screws.
After your Apple iPad Pro 11 5th Gen logic board repair
Power the iPad Pro 11 5th Gen back on and test the logic board 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 5th 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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