How to remove iPad screen? Popular disassembly guides and tool recommendations across the web
Recently, with the release of the 2024 iPad Pro, the topic of disassembly and repair has become a hot topic again. Many users are concerned about how to replace the screen by themselves to save costs. This article will provide a structured dismantling guide based on the hot discussion data of the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Ranking of popular disassembly tools (sales on e-commerce platforms in the past 10 days)
| Tool name | average price | Core functions |
|---|---|---|
| iFixit Pro Toolkit | ¥299 | Includes suction cup/pry bar/anti-static tweezers |
| JCR heating pad | ¥158 | 3 levels of temperature control to soften glue |
| GOOEE screen splitter | ¥89 | 0.1mm precision slice |
| Wiha anti-static screwdriver | ¥75 | P2/P5/P6 bit set |
2. Step-by-step disassembly process
1.Preparation:
• Turn off the phone and remove the SIM card
• Prepare a dust-free environment (recommended humidity 40%)
• Wear an anti-static bracelet
2.screen separation:
• Heat the edges of the device to 80°C (for 2 minutes)
• Use a suction cup to pull up the 0.5mm gap and insert the pick.
• Move slowly along the border (be careful to avoid the Face ID cable)
3.Cable processing:
• Disconnect in sequence: battery → digitizer → display cable
• Use a plastic spudger to avoid short circuits
| Model | Number of cables | Special considerations |
|---|---|---|
| iPad Air 5 | 3 items | The bottom cable has a metal shield |
| iPad Pro 12.9" | 5 items | Speaker module needs to be removed first |
| iPad 9th generation | 2 items | Cable glue needs isopropyl alcohol to dissolve |
3. Summary of recent hot issues
1.Touch failure: The main test of UP station B found that 30% of the failures after disassembly were caused by the cable folding angle being too large (should maintain >120° arc)
2.True Tone display failure: Douyin’s popular video demonstration requires simultaneous transfer of the ambient light sensor (located in the front camera module)
3.sealing problem: A Zhihu discussion pointed out that the thickness of the third-party tape must be accurate to 0.3mm, otherwise it will affect the waterproofing
4. Comparative analysis of maintenance costs
| Maintenance method | Average time taken | cost range | Warranty Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official after-sales service | 2 working days | ¥2148-¥3999 | Keep original warranty |
| Third party repair | 1.5 hours | ¥800-¥1500 | local failure |
| Replace by yourself | 3 hours | ¥300-¥600 | Total failure |
5. Precautions
• The latest iOS 17.5 system will detect non-original screens and display warning prompts (can be bypassed through Aisi Assistant)
• 2023 later models use new nano glue, which needs to be cured with UV light
• Weibo hot post reminder: Be sure to back up data before disassembling the machine. In 30% of cases, unexpected restarts result in data loss.
It is recommended that ordinary users give priority to authorized repair centers. If you insist on DIY, it is recommended to watch the latest "iPad Screen Disassembly 4K Tutorial" released by iFixit (the number of views on YouTube has exceeded 2 million).
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