Apple iPad 1 Wifi Installing Front Glass Panel

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 bottom 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 - Ambient Light Sensor

Use the edge of an iPod opening tool to carefully pry
the ambient light sensor board off the adhesive
securing it to the display frame.

Once you've gained enough clearance, peel the
ambient light sensor off the LCD.

If necessary, attach the plastic view window
to your new ambient light sensor before
installation.

Step 10 - LCD

If present, remove the strip of foam tape
along the long edge of the display assembly
near the digitizer cable.