How to Fix iPad Screen

If your iPad dropped accidentally and obtained an ugly mark on its large touch screen, you should not panic whatsoever. You can enjoy the services of your phone all over again. If your warranty has already elapsed, you will have to foot the replacement cost.  Apple has been offering repair services over the years, but they are expensive.  Therefore, you might want to get some clues on how to fix iPad screen.  It is not an easy task, but you might pull out of it successfully, if you learn the technicalities, shop for quality replacement screen and arm yourself with a complete toolkit.

Here is how to repair a broken iPad screen;

1.      Place the device on a flat surface either a soft cloth or a rubber mat. Using the prying tool, remove the tabs near the edge of the damaged screen. At the same time, place another prying tool between the rear panel and the top left edge, to prevent the front panel from coming back into place.

2.      Now, use the prying tool to remove the tabs from the right edge. After you have released all the tabs, pull up the front panel from the back panel but do not take it out.  This is because, it is still held underneath by the ribbon cables attached to the back panel.

3.      Detach the cables on the motherboard. In the process, you will be required to get out the digitizer, display data cables and light sensor. As you do this, ensure to be gentle and take note of the origins of the cables.

4.      Remove the three screws that hold the LCD brackets and display clips. You should use the Philips screwdriver to remove the screws. Then, get off the clips and the tape from the frame of the display. Check out for any remaining screws and loosen them too.

5.      Separate the LCD panel from display frame.  The prying tool should enable you to detach the LCD from the adhesive that is holding it to the front glass panel.

6.      Remove the EMI tape on the top edge of the old screen and transfer it to the new one. Then, remove the Torx screws of the home button switch.

7.      Pass a heat gun on the adhesive securing the plastic frame to the front glass panel and remove it. Heat the plastic frame near the digitizer cable and separate it from the glass panel.

8.      Finally, fix the new iPad screen and reassemble the device without missing a single screw.

Fixing an iPad screen on your own, might take your time and energy, but it is worth trying if it is the only option on the board. However, if this seems difficult, do not hesitate to take it to a professional. It will save you, the headache and some money.