iPad Air 5th Generation Screen Replacement

Is your iPad Air 5th Generation screen cracked or broken? Don't worry! You can fix it yourself with a little patience and the right tools. This guide will show you how to replace the screen step by step. We will also include pictures for each step to make it easy to follow. Let's get started on making your iPad look brand new again!

How To Replace iPad Air 5th Generation Screen

First, we will tell you that you need to fulfill some special requirements before starting the iPad Air 5th Generation Screen Replacement. Such as selecting the right place to replace the screen, taking safety precautions, and gathering essential tools.

What Type Of Place Should You Choose To Replace the iPad Air 5th Generation Screen?

Well, choosing the right place helps you do a good job and keeps your iPad safe.

• Pick a very clean place. Dust can cause problems when replacing the screen.
• Make sure there is good lighting. You need to see the small parts clearly.
• Use a flat steady table or you can lay a repairing tray or mat. It helps keep things from moving around.
• Choose a quiet spot. You need to concentrate without distractions.
• Have enough room to lay out tools and parts. Keep everything in order.
• Sit on a comfortable chair. You might be working for a while.
• Avoid places where children or pets can disturb you. Safety is important.
• Choose an area with good ventilation. You may need to use heat for repairs so the suffocated area can cause inconvenience.

Gather All The Essential Tools

• You need a Replacement Screen. Make sure you have the correct screen for youriPad Air 5th Generation.
• Get a small Screwdrivers set. They are needed for opening the iPad.
• Plastic pry tools are helpful while separating or cutting sticky glue. Use these to gently open the iPad without scratching it.
• Tweezers are Handy for picking up tiny parts.
• The suction cup will help lift the screen safely.
• Adhesive strips are necessary to secure the new screen.
• Cleaning Cloth like a microfiber cloth to keep the screen clean.
• Heat Gun, Hair Dryer, Hot Plate, or Hair Straightener are needed. Softens the adhesive. This will make it easier to remove the old screen.
• Magnetic Mat is important to keep screws and small parts organized.
• Safety Glasses will protect your eyes from tiny bits that might fly off.

Now it is time to start the iPad Air 5th Generation Screen Replacement.

Step #1. Fully Darin iPad’s Battery

Please make sure your iPad's battery is completely drained before you start fixing it. If the battery still has power and gets damaged it could catch fire during repairing.

Step #2. Unplugged All The Cables

Now after checking and draining the battery you need to see if any cable is connected to the iPad. If there is any please remove it.

Step #3. Power Off The iPad

To turn off the iPad 5th generation press and hold the top button and either volume button at the same time then slide the power off slider.

Cover The Screen With Tape (For Precaution If The Screen Is Cracked)

Get some clear tape and gently place it over the cracked screen. This helps to keep any broken bits from falling out.

Press the tape down gently so it sticks nicely but be careful not to make more cracks.

Make sure the tape covers all parts of the screen even the edges.

If you see any bubbles under the tape press them out gently so the tape lies flat.

This step makes it safer to handle the broken screen later on. It also protects your hands from sharp edges.

Step #4. Heat All Side Of The iPad 5th Generation

• Now it's time to apply heat at the edges of the iPad.
• First give heat to the left edge of the iPad.
• Please remember never to expose heat to your iPad for more than two minutes.
• After heating the left edge move the heat gun to the next edge and gradually move it all around the iPad.

Screen Information

However the iPad looks the same on the outside. But you should know there are tiny fragile parts and connections under the screen. So you need to be careful to keep everything safe. Otherwise, follow the instructions exactly and be careful around these parts when opening your iPad.

• The camera module and ambient light sensors are in high lighting in red colour.
• Display cables are shown in the orange colour rectangle.
• Yellow is for screen magnets.
• The screen edges are green.

Step #5. Apply A Suction Cup

• When it is ready, make sure that the edges of the iPad are correctly heated and the adhesive is loose. Then apply a suction cup.
• Apply a suction cup on the left edge of the screen.
• Give some heat again if you need it then pull the suction cup to create the gap.
• When you see a line gap between the screen and frame insert an opening pick into the gap.
• Please do not insert more than 3 mm opening pick into the eagles. Otherwise you could damage the internal connections.
• Now leave this opening pick here. It will keep the screen sticking again.

Step #6. Insert The New Opening Pick

• Now pick a new opening and insert it gently into the gap you made.
• Move the pick carefully along the left side to loosen up the screen from the frame.
• When you get to the bottom left corner just leave the pick there so that it doesn't stick back together.

Step #7. Separate The Adhesive From The Bottom Edge

• It's time to insert another opening pick into the bottom left corner.
• Gently move the pick along the bottom edge to separate the sticky stuff.
• When you reach the bottom right corner just leave the opening pick there so the adhesive doesn't stick back together.

Step #8. Separate The Right Edge Adhesive

Now we have reached the most delicate edge of the iPad 5th generation.

Put a new opening pick into the bottom right corner. Slide it gently along the right edge to unstick the glue. Remember these points.

• Don't insert the pick into the right edge of theiPad 5th generation more than 2 mm. Otherwise you might damage the screen magnets near the SIM card slot and volume buttons.
• Keep the pick under 3 mm deep to avoid damaging the display and digitizer cables.
• Don't push it further than 5 mm to keep the screen edges safe.
• Leave the pick in the top right corner so the glue doesn't stick again.

Step #9. Separate The Top-edge Adhesive

• Put a new opening pick in the top right corner.
• Slide it along the top edge to loosen the glue.

And please Remember these points.

• When it comes to screen edges don't insert the opening pick in more than 5 mm to keep the screen edges safe.
• Keep it under 3 mm to protect the tiny ambient light sensors when going from ambient light sensors.
• You might need a flashlight to find them.
• Don't go deeper than 2 mm to avoid harming the front camera.
• Leave the pick in the top left corner so the glue doesn't stick again.

Step #10. Lift The Screen With Your Fingers

• At this stage you have cut all the glue from all edges. The screen is ready to lift up with your thumb and finger.
• However you still need to be very careful while lifting the screen as its cables are still connected.
• Grip the screen from the left edge of the screen and open it like a book.
• Now gently place it on the surface without stretching or damaging the screen connection cables.

Step #11. Disconnect The Battery Cable

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the 1.8 mm screw holding the battery connector to the logic board.
• Remember to keep track of each screw as you work. They need to go back to exactly where they were.

Battery Connector Information

 

• Look at these photos to see how the battery connector looks under the logic board. They will help you safely when you disconnect the battery.

• You will notice that the battery connector has springs on the logic board that push onto the battery's contact pads. Since both the logic board and battery are stuck down. Here you will need to slide something very thin like a card and flexible between the contact points to disconnect the battery.

• Well, you can make these trips with any card.
• Take any card like a playing card and cut it 6 mm wide strip. It will help you as the battery blocker. However keep the strip 4 mm long so that you can grip it correctly and easily.

Step #12. Slide The Card Strip Into Battery Connector

• Now carefully insert the card strip onto each side of the battery connector and feel where it stops.
• Leave the strip here where it automatically stops.
• The iPad’s battery has disconnected now.

Step #13. Open The Display Bracket

It’s time to use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from the display cable bracket. The size of this screw is 1.5 mm.

Step #14. Open the Digitizer Cable Brackets

Now open the digitizer cable bracket screw to remove it from the logic board.

The size of this screw is 1.1 mm long.

Step #15. Remove The Digitizer and Display Cable Bracket

• To remove the display cable bracket there is a small latch at the bottom.
• Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the latch up from the top and then remove the bracket.
• For the digitizer cable bracket use tweezers or your fingers to carefully take it out.

Step #16. Disconnect Display and Digitizer Cable

• Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the two display cables straight upside. This will disconnect the cable. Just make sure to lift them from the connectors.
• Now repeat the same action for disconnecting the Digitizer cable.

Step #17. Separate The Screen

This time you can completely remove the screen from the frame.

Grip the screen from its left side adge and move it away from the iPad body.

Step #18. Install New Screen To The iPad 5the Generation

• Before installing the screen remove any remaining adhesive from the frame.
• Clean the glued areas with high-strength (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
• This prepares the iPad for new adhesive and makes sure proper bonding during the process of reassembling.

Step #19. Re-attaching the Display and digitizer Connector

• When reattaching the display and digitizer connectors like make sure they are carefully aligned.
• Press down gently on one side until it clicks securely.
• Repeat the process for the other side.
• Avoid pressing in the middle to prevent bending the pins which could cause permanent damage.
• Now place the brackets of both cables.
• And fasten the screws of the display cable and digitizer cable. (You can see the sizes of each e-crew above.)
• Remove the card strips from the battery connectors.
• Fasten the 1.8 mm screw to secure the battery connection.

Step #20. Place The Screen Correctly

• Now the screen is ready to reassemble.
• Apply new adhesive correctly.
• Now carefully place the screen on the right angles.
• Press the screen edges gently to stick the adhesive between the frame and the screen.

Wrapping Up

Well done! Now hopefully if everything has gone as expected your iPad 5th generation is ready with its brand-new screen. Well, this guide about iPad Air 5th Generation Screen Replacement has been specially created for those who love to try DIY. Even though the replacement of the iPad 5th generation screen is really simple This guide has pictorial references for every step.

So try this guide without worry. If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, write to us. We are eager to hear from you. Happy repairing!