iPad 2 CDMA LCD Replacement

Written By: Phillip Takahashi
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iPad 2 CDMA LCD Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

2

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Prereq only for removing the front panel.

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    • Remove the four 2.0 mm Phillips #0 screws securing the LCD to the rear case.

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    • The front panel ribbon cables are connected beneath the LCD. To access them, you'll need to temporarily flip the LCD over and out of the way.

    • Be very careful when moving the LCD, and do not attempt to remove it from the iPad—its display data cable will remain connected while it is rotated over.

    • Lift the LCD from its long edge closest to the volume buttons and gently flip it out of the rear case—like turning the page in a book.

    • Set the LCD face down on the front panel.

    Why the warning not to remove the LCD? If you first disconnect power (by removing the battery contact screw on the logic board and slipping some thin flexible plastic between the battery contacts and logic board), then isn’t safe to go ahead and disconnect the LCD cable? I’d be much more comfortable disconnecting the LCD and setting it aside in a protective bag during the remaining steps?

    Jerry -

    Hi Jerry! The warning is to prevent people from pulling the LCD out of the iPad before the cable is disconnected. You’re right that the iPad is easy to maneuver with the display disconnected, to do so visit the following step details how to correctly disconnect the cable for safe LCD removal.

    Sam Goldheart -

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Phillip Takahashi

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