Replacement of screen on iPad Mini screen made by LaptopScreen.com

Shut down the iPad

This is a guide on replacing the front glass digitizer and the LCD on the Apple iPad Mini.
Make sure to turn off the device by holding the power button at the top and confirming the
shutdown on screen

Warm up the front surface

The front glass which is also the touch sensitive digitizer is glued on and requires some heating
prior to opening. Using a heat gun or a hair dryer thoroughly warm up the edges of the front glass.
Make sure to be consistent and go around the entire perimeter focusing heat on one point for
too long may cause further damage to the glass or the LCD underneath

Separate the digitizer

Once properly warmed up place a suction cup at the top left corner and gently pull away. This
will expose the left edge sufficiently enough to get in with a flat metal tool like a putty knife.
Continue opening by sliding the putty knife across the top edge. It is advised to use the heat
gun to to keep the glue soft as you move along the edge with the putty knife. Once some
separation is achieved insert a couple of plastic strips to keep the glass from sticking back in
place. A plastic pick is also useful to keep the glass open don't use a screwdriver in place of a
plastic pick unless your glass is already broken. Once the top edge is separated insert your
fingers at the top and gently leverage the glass open while constantly applying heat for easier
separation. Do not separate the glass completely as it is still connected on the bottom

Separate the LCD panel

Now it's time to remove the LCD panel if your digitizer is already broken. It is not necessary to hold
it up in place. Remove four LCD screws one in each corner with a final screw being obstructed by
some foamy insulation. Then using the putty knife gently lift the LCD up from the top but
keep the bottom edge down. There is a metal separator plate which is secured with 16 tiny screws
eight on each side they need to be removed in order to disconnect the LCD and the digitizer.
Remove all eight identical tiny screws on the left side. Then two more larger screws on the right
side followed by six tiny screws. Then remove the metal separator underneath there will beanother
metal plate secured by three screws. It needs to be removed in order to disconnect the LCD and
the digitizer

Disconnect the LCD and digitizer cables

Gently pick hope open the LCD connector. Then the digitizer's connector underneath

Remove the sticky tape

The screen is mounted with some sticky tape. Lay the LCD down and using a pick or a flat
screwdriver. Gently pry away the tape from the bottom edge of the screen to remove the LCD

Remove the digitizer

There is a control circuit attached to the digitizer's lead that is glued in. Use a pick or a flat
screwdriver to separate it. Set the glass digitizer aside

Connect the new digitizer

At this point you can start reassembling the iPad with new parts. Align the new glass digitizer
with the bottom edge. Guide its lead in position and reconnect it to the logic board

Connect the new screen

Take out the new screen and reconnect it to the logic board. Align the screen with the bottom
edge and gently set it down to reapply the mounting tape. Reattach the metal plate and secure
it with three screws. Replace the metal separator and secure the two larger screws first. Then
the rest of the 14 tiny screws all around. Put the LCD back in and secure it with four screws one
in each corner

Install the digitizer

Remove the protective film from the digitizer and or the new LCD panel. Clean up the dust and
smudges. Once the surfaces are clean and dust free. Quickly close the digitizer making sure it
is properly aligned. Apply some heat to reactivate the glue. Use a paper towel and massage the
glass back in place

At this point you can test the iPad by pressing the power button at the top if the Apple logo
appears and the device responds to your touch everything is working correctly. Shut down by holding
the power button and confirming the shut down on screen and you're done!