Step 1 - Display Assembly
We are currently working on a better
method to open the iPad. This method will
open the iPad, but will almost certainly
result in broken retaining clips.
Insert a metal spudger between the top edge of the
display assembly and the rear panel assembly.
Rotate the spudger away from you to release the tabs
along the top edge of the display.
Insert a second metal spudger between the top edge of
the display assembly and the rear panel assembly to
keep the tabs from snapping back into place.
Step 2
With one spudger, work your way along the right edge
of the iPad, releasing tabs as you go.
Step 3
Lift the display assembly away from the rear panel
assembly by its right edge.
Do not attempt to remove the display at this
time, as it is attached to the rear panel
assembly.
Step 4
In the following steps, you will disconnect the three
cables attaching the display assembly to the logic
board. The cables are for the following components:
Digitizer
Ambient Light Sensor
Display Data Cable
Step 5
Use the edge of an iPod opening tool to flip up the
retaining flaps holding the digitizer ribbon cables in their
sockets on the logic board.
Be sure you are flipping up the retaining
flap, not the socket itself.
Pull the digitizer ribbon cables straight out of their
sockets.
Step 6
Use an iPod opening tool to remove the ambient light
sensor connector from its socket by gently prying
upward.
Step 7
Disconnect the display data cable from the main board
by flipping up the metal retainer by its black plastic pull
tab.
Pull the cable connector away from its socket.
Pull the connector parallel to the face of the
logic board.
Step 8
Remove the display assembly from the rear panel
assembly.
Step 9 - Logic Board
Use the edge of an iPod opening tool to:
Pry the side button connector up off the logic
board from underneath the wires.
Pry the speaker connector up off its socket on the
logic board from beneath the speaker wires.
Carefully flip up the ZIF ribbon cable retaining flap on
the socket near the headphone jack.
Be sure you are prying up on the retaining
flap, not the socket itself.
Pull the headphone jack ribbon cable toward the left
side of the iPad to disconnect it from its socket.
Step 10
Remove the following screws securing the logic board
to the rear panel assembly.
Two 4.56 mm T4 screws.
Two 3.76 mm T4 screws.
Step 11
Use the edge of an iPod opening tool to carefully pry
the dock cable connector straight up off the logic board.
Lift the logic board out of the rear panel assembly.
Step 12 - Battery Replacement
Remove the two 2.84 mm Torx screws securing the
speaker assembly to the rear panel assembly.
Remove the single Torx screw securing the middle of
the dock cable to the rear panel assembly.
Step 13
Remove the two 2.84 mm Torx screws securing the
dock connector cable to the rear case.
Step 14
Using an iPod opening tool, carefully remove the plastic
cover shielding the WiFi/Bluetooth board and dock
connector cable.
Step 15
Carefully pry the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas up from
their respective sockets on the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth board.
Step 16
Lift the dock connector cable out of the rear panel
assembly.
Step 17
De-route the speaker cable from the left side of the
battery case.
De-route the Wi-Fi antenna through its channel in the
speaker assembly.
Step 18
Lift the speaker assembly and push it forward until the
ports clear the bottom side of the lower case.
Remove the speaker assembly from the rear panel
assembly.
Step 19
The battery is held to the rear panel by an
excessive amount of adhesive. Proceed
with patience and caution.
Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry the battery
up from the the lower case.
Gently continue to enlarge the gap by wiggling the
spudger and running it along the right side of the
battery.
Continue to pry until the right side of the
battery is free from the rear panel.
Step 20
Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of
the battery and continue to separate the adhesive.
Continue doing so until the top of the battery
is free from the rear panel.
Step 21
When there is enough clearance, use your hands to
peel the battery off any adhesive still securing it to the
rear panel.
Remove the battery from the rear panel.
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