dlcatftwin

Greetings, My question is regarding step 31 of the iFixit front panel replacement: iPad 5 LTE Front Panel Assembly...

Greetings, I am installing a new front panel screen assembly onto this model of iPad (5-LTE) for a friend. I purchased the...

Can someone tell me what the correct name of this dual cable is is? (red arrow points to it) I suspect it is some sort of...

I have been asked to repair a cracked glass front on an iPad 5 (LTE) model A1823 for a friend. Is there a specific repair...

Greetings, trunkschan, This is apparently not an isolated experience for HP owners. Important to note the sequence of the blinking home button - it may be indicating a code denoting a repair symptom or need for BIOS update. Here is a link to a discussion of this on like models from the HP community-towards the bottom a person assembled a consumer-level solution: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Boot-and-Lockup/Black-screen-blinking-cap-lock/m-p/6341137#M123175 Hope this helps, even a little, DLC

Or, does the flap adhere to the underside of the front panel’s right edge?

It looks like I have the same or similar question: the “hinge” part of the digitizer cables (the flap portion) looks like it is supposed to tuck into the crevice between the LCD panel and the side of the aluminum body - my replacement (from iFixit) has sticky contact on the upper side of this flap, making me think that its supposed to adhere to the side of the LCD panel, but the instructions do not make this clear - is my assumption correct?

Hello Jeff,

Thank you for responding. one may regard “disconnecting” as actually unplugging or unsocketing a cable connection as actually disconnecting, like in step 37. I could picture a person tugging on the pick thinking that the battery connector actually had to be lifted away from the board.

Probably over-thinking it! ;-)

Regards,

DLC

I don’t see why iFixit does not simply sell an optional iPad screen with a new home button pre-installed - other competing companies do it, and with iFixit’s pro reputation, having a pre-installed option would certainly be an excellent sales option. My 2¢ worth.

Given the delicacy of this stage, I believe it behooves iFixit to offer a panel replacement option with a new Home button pre-installed.

Others do; with iFixit’s reputation, such a purchase option would be a welcome, stellar addition to its inventory. Yes, you would have to cancel your Touch-ID setting prior to repair, but that’s a small inconvenience to having to negotiate such a procedure. My 2¢ worth.

Thanks, iFixit, for the excellent instructions

Would it not be important to note that you are not really “disconnecting” the conduit of the battery from the logic board, but rather isolating the connection?

Detailed pictures that better indicate the difference between the remaining adhesive and the two mylar cables (the very cables you are trying to avoid damaging!) would be much appreciated. On my unit the two were VERY hard to distinguish.

Pictures that better indicate the difference between the remaining adhesive and the two mylar cables (the very cables you are trying to avoid damaging!) would be much appreciated. On my unit the two were very hard to distinguish

So was mine. Also make note for comparison, the Apple Service Source manual states that the I/O Panel needs to be removed prior to removing the connector - happily, according to iRobot, you don’t have to.

How does one unplug the battery?