ipad 2 - Disassemble Guide

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1 ipad 2 - Disassemble Guide TTT-9001 Plastic Triangle Opening Tool TTT-9002 Metal Opening Tool TTT-9007 Small Phillips Screwdriver TTT-9010 Plastic Opening Tools TTT-9013 Spudger Heat Gun / Blow Dryer This guide will show you how to disassemble the ipad 2 mobile tablet, assisting in making the repair of the device both simple and inexpensive. Following the steps we have provided should help you quickly, and safely, replace not only a broken display, but also any other internal components that may have become damaged. You can find a full archive of fixez.com disassemble guides and videos, for numerous makes and models of phones and tablets, by visiting Page 1 of 11

2 Step 1 LCD Screen Before starting to disassemble the ipad 2, we need to bring to your attention to two areas where the need for extreme caution is necessary to prevent irreversible damage. On the left side of the tablet, approximately 2 inches from the home button, is the touch screen digitizer ribbon cable. Also on the left side of the tablet, approximately 2 inches to the right of the home button, is the Wi-Fi antenna flex cable. When you are separating the touch screen from the bezel with the plastic opening tool, below in Step Three, make sure to avoid using excessive force on these two parts of the tablet. Using the heat gun or blow dryer, begin to heat the outer edges of the tablet to soften the adhesive securing the front panel of the unit (1 to 2 minutes should suffice). Using the plastic opening tool, create separation between the trim bezel and the touch screen digitizer. Slide the opening tool around the display assembly to release the adhesive around the entire tablet. The support of the heat gun or blow dryer might be needed in order to soften the adhesive while working all the way around the touch screen. Step 2 Step 3 Page 2 of 11

3 Step 4 Use the triangle opening tools while working around the perimeter of the ipad 2 to hold apart the adhesive and keep separation. When the adhesive has been released all the way around the tablet, rotate the touch screen away from the base. This will be similar to opening a book. Make sure you are mindful of the ribbon cable in the bottom left corner. Next, locate and remove the four Phillips screws (#00) that secure the LCD to the base. Lift and rotate the LCD screen out of the base the same way as you did the touch screen. You can then rest the LCD screen on top of the touch screen/front panel. Step 5 Step 6 Page 3 of 11

4 Step 7 The LCD screen ribbon cable is held in with a FPC style connector which has a locking tab. Make sure you unlock this tab before trying to unplug the ribbon cable. The tab on the opposite side of where the cable is inserted is the lock. Use the spudger to flip the tab up 90 degrees. Once the locking tab is flipped up, release the ribbon cable from its connector and then remove the LCD screen from the The touch screen ribbon cable is also held in to the phone with FPC style connectors. Again, these have locking tabs that need to be unlocked before trying to unplug the ribbon cables. The tabs on the opposite side of where the cables are inserted are the locks. Use the spudger to flip the tabs 90 degrees. Once the locking tabs are flipped up, release the ribbon cables from their connectors. You can now remove the touch screen from the Use the flat side of the spudger to gently pry up and release the dock port s single plug style connector. Step 8 Touch Screen Step 9 Dock Port Assembly Page 4 of 11

5 Step 10 Locate and remove the two Phillips screws (#00) that secure the dock port connector into the tablet, this will allow you to remove the dock port from the The connection for the headphone jack assembly is a locking style connector that needs to be released before the ribbon cable can be removed. Use the spudger to flip the lock and remove the ribbon cable from the socket. Locate and remove the two Phillips screws (#00) that secure the headphone jack to the body of the Step 11 Front-Facing Camera Step 12 Page 5 of 11

6 Step 13 Slide the spudger under the front-facing camera to pry up and remove it from the housing of the ipad. To disconnect the cable for the front-facing camera from the tablet, use the spudger to pry it up and out of its socket and then remove the front-facing camera from the Using tweezers or the spudger, maneuver the headphone jack assembly up and out of the Then peel up the microphone that is the last portion of the cable. Locate and remove the four Phillips screws (#00) that secure the Wi-Fi antenna flex cable to the Step 14 Headphone Jack Assembly Step 15 Wi-Fi Antenna Flex Cable Page 6 of 11

7 Step 16 The interconnection cable for the power & volume button assembly has a locking connection. Release the locking lever and then remove the connection from the socket. The speaker assembly has a plug style connection. Use the flat end of the spudger to pry up and remove the speaker assembly Locate and remove the five Phillips screws (#00) that secure the motherboard to the body of the Step 17 Step 18 Page 7 of 11

8 Step 19 Use the flat end of the spudger to lift, pry up and remove the motherboard from the body of the The final connection for the Wi-Fi antenna flex cable is on the bottom side of the motherboard. Use the tweezers or the spudger to remove this plug and then remove the WiFi antenna from the The battery is secured to the body of the tablet with a small amount of adhesive on both sides of its three pieces. Use the metal spudger to pry the battery up and out of the body of the Step 20 Step 21 - Battery Page 8 of 11

9 Step 22 Speaker Assembly Locate and remove the two Philips screws (#00) that secure the speaker assembly into the side of the ipad. Use the spudger to maneuver the speaker assembly out of the side of the Locate and remove the eight Phillips screws (#00) that secure the power and volume button assembly to the side of the Step 23 Step 24 Rear-Facing Camera Page 9 of 11

10 Step 25 Use the spudger to pry up and lift the rear-facing camera out of the top corner of the Step 26 - Power and Volume Button Assembly Finally, use the spudger to lift the power and volume button assembly from its secured location and then remove it from the *Be patient when working with the power and volume button assembly! The ribbon cable is very delicate and can be easily damaged. Page 10 of 11

11 Final Layout To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Notice/Warning: FIXEZ.COM DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, OR INJURY CAUSED, WHILE YOU ARE FOLLOWING OUR DISASSEMBLE GUIDES. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. UTILIZING THESE GUIDES TO HELP ASSIST YOU IN REPAIRING YOUR MOBILE DEVICES WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. FIXEZ.COM STRICTLY PROHIBITS ALTERING OR MODIFYING OUR DISASSEMBLE GUIDES FOR COMMERCIAL USE, REPRODUCTION, OR PUBLICATION. Page 11 of 11