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Apple iPad Pro 13 7th Gen Apple Pencil Port Repair
Apple Pencil Port Repair guide for the Apple iPad Pro 13 7th Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cups
- Guitar picks for prying
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Apple Pencil magnetic charging port board
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when prying around glass panels.
- Ensure the device is powered off before starting any repairs.
- Handle lithium-ion battery areas with care to avoid punctures.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off iPad
1 minPress and hold the top button and either volume button, then slide the slider to power off the device completely.
- 2
Heat Display Edges
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer along the outer glass edges for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the bottom glass edge near the charging port and press down firmly.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up gently on the suction cup handle to create a gap, then slide an opening pick under the glass frame.
- 5
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
5 minSlide picks carefully along the perimeter edges to slice through all retaining adhesive.
- 6
Open Display Glass
2 minPivot the glass open from the long edge gently, opening it like the cover of a book.
- 7
Unscrew Logic Board Shield
3 minRemove the precision screws securing the main metal shield over the logic board connectors.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket.
- 9
Disconnect Display Connectors
2 minUnplug the display press connectors and remove the screen panel from the enclosure.
- 10
Unscrew Pencil Port Shield
3 minRemove the bracket screws holding the metal shield over the Apple Pencil charger port module.
- 11
Disconnect Pencil Module Flex
1 minGently lever the Apple Pencil charger flex cable connector off the logic board using a spudger.
- 12
Remove Damaged Pencil Connector
3 minPry the magnetic Apple Pencil charging assembly off the inner frame wall using a plastic tool.
- 13
Position New Charging Module
2 minPlace the replacement Apple Pencil charging board flush against the internal side frame wall.
- 14
Secure Port Bracket
2 minReinstall the metal bracket over the module and tighten the retaining screws.
- 15
Connect Charger Flex Cable
1 minAlign and press the flex cable connector firmly onto the logic board socket until it clicks.
- 16
Reconnect Display and Battery
4 minSnap the display flex cables and battery connector back into place, then reinstall the main shield.
- 17
Apply Adhesive and Seal
5 minApply fresh precut display adhesive strips to the frame and press the screen down firmly to seal.
After your Apple iPad Pro 13 7th Gen apple pencil port repair
Power the iPad Pro 13 7th Gen back on and test the apple pencil port 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 13 7th 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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