Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the iPad

   1 min

   Press and hold the top power button and either volume button until the slider appears. Slide to completely power down the device before starting.

2. 2

   Heat the screen perimeter

   3 min

   Use a heat gun on low heat to warm the outer edges of the glass display for two minutes. This softens the strong adhesive holding the screen to the aluminum frame.

3. 3

   Attach the suction cup

   1 min

   Place a heavy-duty suction cup near the bottom center edge of the screen, just above the USB-C port. Press down firmly to engage the suction seal.

4. 4

   Create an opening gap

   2 min

   Pull up gently but firmly on the suction cup handle to lift the glass slightly from the frame. Look for a tiny gap between the bezel and the housing.

5. 5

   Insert an opening pick

   1 min

   Insert the tip of a plastic guitar pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Do not insert the pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging delicate ribbon cables.

6. 6

   Slice the bottom adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the plastic pick carefully along the bottom edge of the display to slice through the adhesive seal. Leave the pick in place under the bottom edge.

7. 7

   Slice the lower right adhesive

   3 min

   Insert a second opening pick and slide it around the lower right corner and up along the right side of the screen. Keep the depth minimal.

8. 8

   Slice the left side adhesive

   3 min

   Insert another pick into the bottom left corner and slide it halfway up the left side of the iPad. Take care near the internal magnet arrays.

9. 9

   Slice the top edge adhesive

   4 min

   Reheat the top edge of the iPad screen for one minute. Carefully slide the pick across the top edge, taking extra care near the front camera and sensor assembly.

10. 10

    Open the display assembly

    2 min

    Gently swing the display open from the left side like the cover of a book. Do not pull the screen away entirely, as fragile flex cables are still connected.

11. 11

    Remove the display shield screws

    2 min

    Use a precision screwdriver to remove the small screws holding the metal logic board display shield in place. Keep track of each screw position for reassembly.

12. 12

    Remove the display cable shield

    1 min

    Use tweezers to lift the metal shield off the logic board and set it aside. This exposes the main display cable connectors.

13. 13

    Disconnect the display flex cables

    2 min

    Use the pointed end of a plastic spudger to pry the display cable connectors straight up from their sockets on the logic board.

14. 14

    Lift away the display screen

    1 min

    Carefully lift the display assembly completely off the frame and set it aside in a safe, flat location face down.

15. 15

    Disconnect the battery flex connector

    2 min

    Unscrew the battery connector plate and pry the battery cable upward using a plastic spudger to cut power to the logic board.

16. 16

    Unscrew the charging port bracket

    2 min

    Remove the screws securing the metal retention bracket over the USB-C charging port flex assembly at the bottom of the case.

17. 17

    Remove the charging port metal bracket

    1 min

    Lift the metal bracket away from the USB-C port housing using tweezers and place it in your organizer tray.

18. 18

    Disconnect the charging port cable

    1 min

    Pry the charging port flex cable connector straight up from its matching logic board socket using a spudger.

19. 19

    Warm the charging port flex adhesive

    2 min

    Apply light heat to the outer aluminum frame directly behind the USB-C port for 30 seconds to loosen the adhesive backing on the flex cable.

20. 20

    Pry up the charging port flex cable

    2 min

    Slide a flat opening pick under the flex cable attached to the bottom housing and gently separate it from the aluminum body.

21. 21

    Remove the old charging port assembly

    2 min

    Slide the USB-C port out of its cut-out slot in the bottom frame and remove the entire damaged assembly from the device.

22. 22

    Install the new charging port assembly

    2 min

    Guide the new USB-C port into the frame opening, ensuring it aligns flush with the outer bezel of the device.

23. 23

    Secure the charging port cable and bracket

    3 min

    Press the flex cable connector onto the logic board until it clicks into place, then screw the metal retention bracket back down firmly.

24. 24

    Reconnect the battery and display cables

    4 min

    Attach the display flex cables and battery connector to the logic board, then secure their protective metal shields with the original screws.

25. 25

    Reseal and press the display screen

    5 min

    Apply new perimeter adhesive strips to the housing, align the display carefully over the frame, and press firmly around all edges to seal.