Ipad Pro 9 7 Battery Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

124

Time Required

                          2 - 3 hours

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SIM Card Tray
1 step
iPad Pro 9.7" Opening Procedure
22 steps
iPad Pro 9.7" Opening Display Assembly
2 steps
iPad Pro 9.7" Battery Disconnect
5 steps
iPad Pro 9.7" Battery Blocking
3 steps
iPad Pro 9.7" Display Assembly Disconnect
5 steps
Upper Speaker
6 steps
iPad Pro 9.7" Antenna Cables Disconnect
6 steps
iPad Pro 9.7" Right Antenna Cable Detaching
4 steps
iPad Pro 9.7" Left Antenna Cable Detaching
6 steps
Logic Board
36 steps
Battery
28 steps

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Introduction

This extensive procedure requires you to remove the logic board in order to free the battery for removal.

This guide is written with a cellular model iPad Pro. If your iPad is not the cellular model, skip the first step.

Because there are steps in this guide where the battery may remain connected to the logic board, leave the iPad on until the battery is completely discharged (the iPad turns itself off) before attempting this guide.

Have plenty of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol to help make residue cleanup easier.

If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

What you need

Step 1

              SIM Card Tray

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or a paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray, located near the bottom edge of the iPad.
Press firmly to eject the tray.
Remove the SIM tray.

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or a paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray, located near the bottom edge of the iPad.

Press firmly to eject the tray.

Remove the SIM tray.

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Step 2

              iPad Pro 9.7" Opening Procedure

If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping the glass.
Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPad’s display until the whole face is covered.
This will keep glass shards contained and provide structural integrity when prying and lifting the display.
Do your best to follow the rest of the guide as described. However, once the glass is broken, it will likely continue to crack as you work, and you may need to use a metal prying tool to scoop the glass out.
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes, and be careful not to damage the LCD screen.

If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping the glass.

Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPad’s display until the whole face is covered.

This will keep glass shards contained and provide structural integrity when prying and lifting the display.

Do your best to follow the rest of the guide as described. However, once the glass is broken, it will likely continue to crack as you work, and you may need to use a metal prying tool to scoop the glass out.

Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes, and be careful not to damage the LCD screen.

Step 3

The following steps involve using an iOpener to soften the adhesive holding the front panel assembly in place. When using the iOpener, be sure to heat it in the microwave for no more than 30 seconds.
Handling it by the tabs on either end, place a heated iOpener over the top edge of the iPad.
Let the iOpener sit on the iPad for two minutes to soften the adhesive securing the front panel to the rest of the iPad.

The following steps involve using an iOpener to soften the adhesive holding the front panel assembly in place. When using the iOpener, be sure to heat it in the microwave for no more than 30 seconds.

Handling it by the tabs on either end, place a heated iOpener over the top edge of the iPad.

Let the iOpener sit on the iPad for two minutes to soften the adhesive securing the front panel to the rest of the iPad.

Step 4

While the iPad looks uniform from the outside, there are delicate components under certain portions of the front glass. To avoid damage, only heat and pry in the areas described in each step.
As you follow the directions, take special care to avoid prying in the following areas:
Home Button
Front Facing Camera
Main Camera

While the iPad looks uniform from the outside, there are delicate components under certain portions of the front glass. To avoid damage, only heat and pry in the areas described in each step.

As you follow the directions, take special care to avoid prying in the following areas:

Home Button

Front Facing Camera

Main Camera

Step 5

Place a suction cup over the iPad’s front-facing camera and press down to create a seal.
To get the most leverage, place the suction cup as close to the edge as possible without going past the edge of the display.

Place a suction cup over the iPad’s front-facing camera and press down to create a seal.

To get the most leverage, place the suction cup as close to the edge as possible without going past the edge of the display.

Step 6

Firmly pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap between the front panel and the rear case.
Do not pull too hard or you may shatter the glass.
Once you’ve opened a sufficient gap, insert an opening pick into the gap to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Firmly pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap between the front panel and the rear case.

Do not pull too hard or you may shatter the glass.

Once you’ve opened a sufficient gap, insert an opening pick into the gap to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 7

Slide the pick along the edge of the display, towards the headphone jack.
If there is still a considerable amount of resistance when sliding the opening pick, repeat the iOpener heating procedure and apply additional heat.
Don’t insert the pick past the bezel into the display area, or you will damage it.
A good rule of thumb is to never insert the opening pick more than a quarter inch into the iPad.

Slide the pick along the edge of the display, towards the headphone jack.

If there is still a considerable amount of resistance when sliding the opening pick, repeat the iOpener heating procedure and apply additional heat.

Don’t insert the pick past the bezel into the display area, or you will damage it.

A good rule of thumb is to never insert the opening pick more than a quarter inch into the iPad.

Step 8

Insert a second opening pick by the front-facing camera.

Insert a second opening pick by the front-facing camera.

Step 9

Slide the second pick along the top edge of the iPad, towards the Sleep/Wake Button.

Slide the second pick along the top edge of the iPad, towards the Sleep/Wake Button.

Step 10

Insert a third pick by the front-facing camera.

Insert a third pick by the front-facing camera.

Step 11

Bring the right opening pick down and around the top right corner of the iPad.

Bring the right opening pick down and around the top right corner of the iPad.

Step 12

Bring the left opening pick around the top left corner of the tablet.

Bring the left opening pick around the top left corner of the tablet.

Step 13

Reheat the iOpener and lay it over the right edge of the display to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Reheat the iOpener and lay it over the right edge of the display to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Step 14

Slide the right opening pick roughly halfway down the display.

Slide the right opening pick roughly halfway down the display.

Step 15

Reheat the iOpener and apply heat to the left side of the iPad.

Reheat the iOpener and apply heat to the left side of the iPad.

Step 16

Slide the left-hand opening pick about halfway down the edge of the display.

Slide the left-hand opening pick about halfway down the edge of the display.

Step 17

Slide the opposite opening pick down to the bottom right corner of the iPad.
If necessary, reheat the adhesive on the right edge to loosen the display assembly.

Slide the opposite opening pick down to the bottom right corner of the iPad.

If necessary, reheat the adhesive on the right edge to loosen the display assembly.

Step 18

Slide the left-hand opening pick down the edge of the display until you reach the corner.

Slide the left-hand opening pick down the edge of the display until you reach the corner.

Step 19

Use the iOpener to apply heat to the bottom edge of the iPad.

Use the iOpener to apply heat to the bottom edge of the iPad.

Step 20

Bring the right-hand opening pick around the bottom corner of the iPad.

Bring the right-hand opening pick around the bottom corner of the iPad.

Step 21

Repeat for the left-hand pick.
Reheat and reapply the iOpener as needed.

Repeat for the left-hand pick.

Reheat and reapply the iOpener as needed.

Step 22

Remove the right-hand opening pick at the bottom of the iPad.

Remove the right-hand opening pick at the bottom of the iPad.

Step 23

Slide the left-hand opening pick along the bottom edge of the display, then remove it from the bottom right corner of the iPad.
Be very careful to not insert the pick more than a quarter inch into the display to avoid damaging the Home Button and display cables underneath.

Slide the left-hand opening pick along the bottom edge of the display, then remove it from the bottom right corner of the iPad.

Be very careful to not insert the pick more than a quarter inch into the display to avoid damaging the Home Button and display cables underneath.

Step 24

              Slice through the remaining adhesive

Use picks to ensure most of the adhesive has been cut through on the top, left, and bottom sides.
Twist the top and bottom picks to separate the display assembly from the rear case.
Do not attempt to remove the display—it is still attached to the rear case.

Use picks to ensure most of the adhesive has been cut through on the top, left, and bottom sides.

Twist the top and bottom picks to separate the display assembly from the rear case.

Do not attempt to remove the display—it is still attached to the rear case.

Step 25

Swing the display assembly towards the right of the case, using the right edge as a hinge.
As you move the display assembly, make sure that the display ribbon cable is not being stressed.
Continue swinging the display assembly until it lays flat next to the rear case.

Swing the display assembly towards the right of the case, using the right edge as a hinge.

As you move the display assembly, make sure that the display ribbon cable is not being stressed.

Continue swinging the display assembly until it lays flat next to the rear case.

Step 26

              Disconnect the battery

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eleven 1.3 mm screws securing the EMI shield.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eleven 1.3 mm screws securing the EMI shield.

Step 27

Apply a heated iOpener to the EMI shield on the logic board for one minute.

Apply a heated iOpener to the EMI shield on the logic board for one minute.

Step 28

Lift the logic board EMI shield, starting at the edge nearest the top of the iPad.
Slowly peel the EMI shield up from the logic board.
This takes a bit of force due to the many tiny clips securing the shield, and the shield may deform slightly. That’s okay—try to keep the deformation to a minimum, and it will lay flat when reinstalled and screwed down.
Remove the logic board EMI shield.

Lift the logic board EMI shield, starting at the edge nearest the top of the iPad.

Slowly peel the EMI shield up from the logic board.

This takes a bit of force due to the many tiny clips securing the shield, and the shield may deform slightly. That’s okay—try to keep the deformation to a minimum, and it will lay flat when reinstalled and screwed down.

Remove the logic board EMI shield.

Step 29

Use a Phillips driver to remove the 1.7 mm-long screw securing the battery connector.

Use a Phillips driver to remove the 1.7 mm-long screw securing the battery connector.

Step 30

If the EMI shield has any sharp protrusions after removal, you should flatten them before reinstalling the shield.
Squeeze the sharp protrusion with a pair of pliers to flatten it.
Repeat the process for all sharp protrusions along the edges of the EMI shield.

If the EMI shield has any sharp protrusions after removal, you should flatten them before reinstalling the shield.

Squeeze the sharp protrusion with a pair of pliers to flatten it.

Repeat the process for all sharp protrusions along the edges of the EMI shield.

Step 31

              Battery connector information

These photos show what the battery connector looks like underneath the logic board. Use these photos as a reference while you safely disconnect the battery.
Notice that the battery connector has cantilever springs on the logic board that press against the battery contact pads. Since both the logic board and battery are glued down, you’ll need to slide something thin and flexible between the contact points to disconnect the battery.

These photos show what the battery connector looks like underneath the logic board. Use these photos as a reference while you safely disconnect the battery.

Notice that the battery connector has cantilever springs on the logic board that press against the battery contact pads. Since both the logic board and battery are glued down, you’ll need to slide something thin and flexible between the contact points to disconnect the battery.

Step 32

              Disconnect the battery

Be careful when you isolate the battery using a battery blocker. The battery contacts are easily bent or broken, resulting in irreversible damage.
Ensure that the iFixit logo on the battery blocker is facing up.
Slide the battery blocker underneath the left side of the logic board’s battery connector at a 35 degree angle.
The battery blocker’s right prong should slide between the left side of the logic board’s battery connector and the battery’s contact pads. The left prong should slide under the logic board.
Don’t push the battery blocker underneath the connector or logic board with excessive force. If you’re having trouble fitting the battery blocker underneath the logic board, refer to the next step for information on loosening the logic board. You can also try using a playing card to disconnect the battery instead.
The battery blocker or playing card should slide under the logic board without encountering any blockages. After insertion, they should rest at a 15 degree angle.
Leave the battery blocker in place as you work.

Be careful when you isolate the battery using a battery blocker. The battery contacts are easily bent or broken, resulting in irreversible damage.

Ensure that the iFixit logo on the battery blocker is facing up.

Slide the battery blocker underneath the left side of the logic board’s battery connector at a 35 degree angle.

The battery blocker’s right prong should slide between the left side of the logic board’s battery connector and the battery’s contact pads. The left prong should slide under the logic board.

Don’t push the battery blocker underneath the connector or logic board with excessive force. If you’re having trouble fitting the battery blocker underneath the logic board, refer to the next step for information on loosening the logic board. You can also try using a playing card to disconnect the battery instead.

The battery blocker or playing card should slide under the logic board without encountering any blockages. After insertion, they should rest at a 15 degree angle.

Leave the battery blocker in place as you work.

Step 33

              Logic board adhesive information

If the battery blocker doesn’t easily slide under the logic board, follow these steps to partially loosen the logic board from the frame:
Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol under the logic board to the left and right of the battery connection.
Wait one minute for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive under the logic board.
Try to insert the battery blocker. If the logic board doesn’t easily lift up, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol.
This doesn’t apply when using the playing card method to disconnect the battery because the playing card is only inserted between the battery connector and the battery contact pads.

If the battery blocker doesn’t easily slide under the logic board, follow these steps to partially loosen the logic board from the frame:

Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol under the logic board to the left and right of the battery connection.

Wait one minute for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive under the logic board.

Try to insert the battery blocker. If the logic board doesn’t easily lift up, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol.

This doesn’t apply when using the playing card method to disconnect the battery because the playing card is only inserted between the battery connector and the battery contact pads.

Step 34

              Remove the display bracket screws

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 1.3 mm Phillips screws securing the display cable bracket.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 1.3 mm Phillips screws securing the display cable bracket.

Step 35

              Remove the bracket

Remove the display cable bracket.

Remove the display cable bracket.

Step 36

              Disconnect the display assembly

Use the flat end of the spudger to disconnect the display assembly connector from the motherboard socket.

Use the flat end of the spudger to disconnect the display assembly connector from the motherboard socket.

Step 37

Repeat the previous step for the two remaining connectors.

Repeat the previous step for the two remaining connectors.

Step 38

              Remove the display assembly

Remove the display assembly from the frame.
If you are reusing the original display assembly, follow this display adhesive application guide to apply replacement display adhesive during reassembly.

Remove the display assembly from the frame.

If you are reusing the original display assembly, follow this display adhesive application guide to apply replacement display adhesive during reassembly.

Step 39

              Detach the right ambient light sensor

Slide an opening pick under the right ambient light sensor to loosen its adhesive.
There are two pegs on the shelf that position the ambient light sensor—one on the bottom edge and one near the top edge.

Slide an opening pick under the right ambient light sensor to loosen its adhesive.

There are two pegs on the shelf that position the ambient light sensor—one on the bottom edge and one near the top edge.

Step 40

              Remove the four screws

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 1.9 mm-long screws securing the upper speaker to the frame.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 1.9 mm-long screws securing the upper speaker to the frame.

Step 41

              Apply isopropyl alcohol

Strong adhesive secures the upper speaker to the frame.
Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol under the upper speaker.
Wait one minute for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive under the upper speaker.

Strong adhesive secures the upper speaker to the frame.

Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol under the upper speaker.

Wait one minute for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive under the upper speaker.

Step 42

              Pry up the upper speaker

Use an opening tool to pry up the left edge of the upper speaker.
Try to avoid bending the upper speaker while prying it up. Some bending will likely happen during this process, but excessive bending may damage the upper speaker.
If the upper speaker isn’t detaching from the frame, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol.

Use an opening tool to pry up the left edge of the upper speaker.

Try to avoid bending the upper speaker while prying it up. Some bending will likely happen during this process, but excessive bending may damage the upper speaker.

If the upper speaker isn’t detaching from the frame, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol.

Step 43

              Move the left side of the upper speaker

Use the flat end of a spudger to push the left side of the upper speaker toward the battery just enough for the left speaker to slide out of its recess in the frame.

Use the flat end of a spudger to push the left side of the upper speaker toward the battery just enough for the left speaker to slide out of its recess in the frame.

Step 44

              Remove the upper speaker

Lift and remove the upper speaker from the frame.
There are multiple cables under the upper speaker. Be careful not to damage them while removing it.
If any cables are still attached to the upper speaker while you lift it up, carefully peel them off of the upper speaker. You can apply more isopropyl alcohol if they don’t easily peel away.
If the ZIF connector sticker near the front camera comes off while removing the upper speaker, reapply it to the ZIF connector.
If the ZIF connector near the front camera disconnects while removing the upper speaker, use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap. Then, reinsert the ribbon cable and close the locking flap.
During reassembly, make sure the right ambient light sensor is on top of its shelf.
If there’s any alcohol solution remaining in the device, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before reinstalling the upper speaker.

Lift and remove the upper speaker from the frame.

There are multiple cables under the upper speaker. Be careful not to damage them while removing it.

If any cables are still attached to the upper speaker while you lift it up, carefully peel them off of the upper speaker. You can apply more isopropyl alcohol if they don’t easily peel away.

If the ZIF connector sticker near the front camera comes off while removing the upper speaker, reapply it to the ZIF connector.

If the ZIF connector near the front camera disconnects while removing the upper speaker, use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap. Then, reinsert the ribbon cable and close the locking flap.

During reassembly, make sure the right ambient light sensor is on top of its shelf.

If there’s any alcohol solution remaining in the device, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before reinstalling the upper speaker.

Step 45

              Disconnect the right antenna

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the right antenna’s coaxial connector from its socket.
To reinstall, hold the connector in place and gently press straight down. The connector will “snap” into its socket.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the right antenna’s coaxial connector from its socket.

To reinstall, hold the connector in place and gently press straight down. The connector will “snap” into its socket.

Step 46

              Disconnect the left antenna

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the left antenna’s coaxial connector from its socket.
To reinstall, hold the connector in place and gently press straight down. The connector will “snap” into its socket.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the left antenna’s coaxial connector from its socket.

Step 47

              Lift the antenna cables

Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the bundled left and right antenna cables away from the frame.
Be careful not to puncture the battery with the spudger.
The sticker bundling the antenna cables together is lightly adhered to the frame.

Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the bundled left and right antenna cables away from the frame.

Be careful not to puncture the battery with the spudger.

The sticker bundling the antenna cables together is lightly adhered to the frame.

Step 48

              Remove the adhesive

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the adhesive that was securing the bundled antenna cables to the frame.
Take care not to damage the antenna cables with the sharp tips on the tweezers.
During reassembly, apply pre-cut adhesive to the bundled antenna cables to secure them to the frame.

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the adhesive that was securing the bundled antenna cables to the frame.

Take care not to damage the antenna cables with the sharp tips on the tweezers.

During reassembly, apply pre-cut adhesive to the bundled antenna cables to secure them to the frame.

Step 49

              Separate the antenna cables

Use a pair of tweezers to peel up the sticker bundling the left and right antenna cables together.

Use a pair of tweezers to peel up the sticker bundling the left and right antenna cables together.

Step 50

Peel the right antenna cable off of the sticker.

Peel the right antenna cable off of the sticker.

Step 51

              Lift up the small sticker

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the small sticker near the lower right speaker securing the right antenna to the frame.

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the small sticker near the lower right speaker securing the right antenna to the frame.

Step 52

              Detach the foam spacer

Use the pointed end of a spudger to detach the foam spacer adhered to the second right antenna sticker.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to detach the foam spacer adhered to the second right antenna sticker.

Step 53

              Remove the foam spacer

Remove the foam spacer from the second right antenna sticker.

Remove the foam spacer from the second right antenna sticker.

Step 54

              Detach the large sticker

Use a pair of tweezers to detach the large right antenna sticker between the logic board and the antenna.

Use a pair of tweezers to detach the large right antenna sticker between the logic board and the antenna.

Step 55

              Lift up the first sticker

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the small sticker next to the lower right speaker securing the left antenna cable to the frame.

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the small sticker next to the lower right speaker securing the left antenna cable to the frame.

Step 56

              Detach the second sticker

Use a pair of tweezers to detach the large left antenna cable sticker near the lower right speaker.

Use a pair of tweezers to detach the large left antenna cable sticker near the lower right speaker.

Step 57

              Lift up the third sticker

Use a pair of tweezers to lift the left antenna and its third sticker away from the Lightning port area of the frame.

Use a pair of tweezers to lift the left antenna and its third sticker away from the Lightning port area of the frame.

Step 58

              Detach the foam spacer

Use the pointed end of a spudger to detach the foam spacer adhered to the fourth left antenna cable sticker.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to detach the foam spacer adhered to the fourth left antenna cable sticker.

Step 59

              Remove the foam spacer

Remove the foam spacer from the fourth left antenna cable sticker.

Remove the foam spacer from the fourth left antenna cable sticker.

Step 60

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the fourth left antenna cable sticker.

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the fourth left antenna cable sticker.

Step 61

              Remove the left ambient light sensor's sticker

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker covering the left ambient light sensor’s ZIF connector.

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker covering the left ambient light sensor’s ZIF connector.

Step 62

              Unlatch the ZIF connector

Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap on the left ambient light sensor’s ZIF connector.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap on the left ambient light sensor’s ZIF connector.

Step 63

              Disconnect the left ambient light sensor

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the left ambient light sensor ribbon cable as close as possible to its contacts.
Pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the left ambient light sensor ribbon cable as close as possible to its contacts.

Pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

Step 64

              Disconnect the front camera

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the front camera’s press connector from its socket.
Be careful to pry only under the edge of the connector, and not under the socket itself. If you pry under the socket, you will separate it from the circuit board.
To reconnect, align the connector carefully over its socket and press down with your fingertip—first at one side, then the other—until it clicks into place.
Do not press down on the middle until the connector is fully seated—if it’s misaligned, the connector can bend, causing permanent damage.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the front camera’s press connector from its socket.

Be careful to pry only under the edge of the connector, and not under the socket itself. If you pry under the socket, you will separate it from the circuit board.

To reconnect, align the connector carefully over its socket and press down with your fingertip—first at one side, then the other—until it clicks into place.

Do not press down on the middle until the connector is fully seated—if it’s misaligned, the connector can bend, causing permanent damage.

Step 65

              Disconnect the coaxial connector

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the bottom coaxial connector on the top interconnect board by its metal frame.
Lift straight up to disconnect the coaxial connector from the interconnect board.

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the bottom coaxial connector on the top interconnect board by its metal frame.

Lift straight up to disconnect the coaxial connector from the interconnect board.

Step 66

              Apply isopropyl alcohol

Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol to the edges of the top interconnect board.
Wait thirty seconds for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive under the top interconnect board.

Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol to the edges of the top interconnect board.

Wait thirty seconds for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive under the top interconnect board.

Step 67

              Detach the top interconnect board

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the top interconnect board and detach it from the frame.

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the top interconnect board and detach it from the frame.

Step 68

              Disconnect the rear camera

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the rear camera’s press connector from its socket.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the rear camera’s press connector from its socket.

Step 69

              Disconnect the power button assembly

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the power button assembly’s press connector from its socket.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the power button assembly’s press connector from its socket.

Step 70

              Disconnect the volume buttons

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the volume buttons’ press connector from its socket.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the volume buttons’ press connector from its socket.

Step 71

              Remove the sticker from the ZIF connectors

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker covering the ZIF connectors near the Lightning port.

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker covering the ZIF connectors near the Lightning port.

Step 72

              Detach the right ribbon cable

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the right ribbon cable next to the lower speaker (Lightning port oriented up) and detach it from the frame.
Be careful not to pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector. Pulling the ribbon cable out while the ZIF connector locking flap is closed may damage the connection.

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the right ribbon cable next to the lower speaker (Lightning port oriented up) and detach it from the frame.

Be careful not to pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector. Pulling the ribbon cable out while the ZIF connector locking flap is closed may damage the connection.

Step 73

              Detach the left ribbon cable

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the left ribbon cable next to the lower speaker and detach it from the frame.
Be careful not to pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector. Pulling the ribbon cable out while the ZIF connector locking flap is closed may damage the connection.

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the left ribbon cable next to the lower speaker and detach it from the frame.

Step 74

              Disconnect the ribbon cables

Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the hinged locking flap on the left ribbon cable ZIF connector.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the hinged locking flap on the left ribbon cable ZIF connector.

Step 75

Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the hinged locking flap on the right ribbon cable ZIF connector.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the hinged locking flap on the right ribbon cable ZIF connector.

Step 76

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the left ribbon cable as close as possible to its contacts and pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the left ribbon cable as close as possible to its contacts and pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

Step 77

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the right ribbon cable as close as possible to its contacts and pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the right ribbon cable as close as possible to its contacts and pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

Step 78

              Remove the Lightning port screws

Remove the four Phillips screws securing the Lightning port:
Two 2.5 mm screws
Two 1.5 mm screws

Remove the four Phillips screws securing the Lightning port:

Two 2.5 mm screws

Two 1.5 mm screws

Step 79

              Logic board adhesive information

This image shows the device with the logic board removed.
Strips of adhesive secure the logic board to the frame. In the next steps, you’ll weaken and cut through the adhesive to detach the logic board from the frame.

This image shows the device with the logic board removed.

Strips of adhesive secure the logic board to the frame. In the next steps, you’ll weaken and cut through the adhesive to detach the logic board from the frame.

Step 80

              Apply an iOpener to the rear case

Carefully turn the iPad over.
Many cables are loose at this point. Make sure no cables are bent or torn while turning the iPad over.
Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top, left, and bottom edges of the rear case for one minute on each edge.

Carefully turn the iPad over.

Many cables are loose at this point. Make sure no cables are bent or torn while turning the iPad over.

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top, left, and bottom edges of the rear case for one minute on each edge.

Step 81

              Detach the Lightning port ribbon cable

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the Lightning port ribbon cable to detach it from the frame.

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the Lightning port ribbon cable to detach it from the frame.

Step 82

              Lift up the stickers

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the smaller sticker to the left of the Lightning port (when the Lightning port is oriented up).

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the smaller sticker to the left of the Lightning port (when the Lightning port is oriented up).

Step 83

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the larger sticker to the left of the Lightning port.

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the larger sticker to the left of the Lightning port.

Step 84

              Pull the Lightning port out

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the Lightning port by the bottom right screw hole.
Pull the Lightning port out of its recess.

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the Lightning port by the bottom right screw hole.

Pull the Lightning port out of its recess.

Step 85

              Apply isopropyl alcohol

Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol under the left edge of the upper logic board arm (Lightning port oriented down).
Wait thirty seconds for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive under the upper logic board arm.

Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol under the left edge of the upper logic board arm (Lightning port oriented down).

Wait thirty seconds for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive under the upper logic board arm.

Step 86

              Cut through the adhesive under the upper arm

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the upper logic board arm and detach it from the frame.
The upper logic board arm is thin. Be careful not to tear it during this process.
It may help to grip the upper logic board arm with your fingers and peel it away from the frame.
Apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol under the logic board arm when it becomes difficult to detach from the frame.

Use an opening pick to cut through the adhesive under the upper logic board arm and detach it from the frame.

The upper logic board arm is thin. Be careful not to tear it during this process.

It may help to grip the upper logic board arm with your fingers and peel it away from the frame.

Apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol under the logic board arm when it becomes difficult to detach from the frame.

Step 87

Insert an opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the top edge of the larger portion of the upper logic board arm.
Leave the opening pick under the upper logic board arm to prevent it from re-adhering to the frame.

Insert an opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the top edge of the larger portion of the upper logic board arm.

Leave the opening pick under the upper logic board arm to prevent it from re-adhering to the frame.

Step 88

              Apply isopropyl alcohol

Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol to the right edge of the logic board.

Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol to the right edge of the logic board.

Step 89

Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol to the left edge of the logic board.
Wait one minute for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive under the logic board.

Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol to the left edge of the logic board.

Step 90

              Cut through the adhesive under the logic board

Slide an opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the top of the logic board’s left side to cut through the adhesive.
Remove the opening pick.

Slide an opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the top of the logic board’s left side to cut through the adhesive.

Remove the opening pick.

Step 91

Slide the opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the logic board’s left side next to the battery connector.
Remove the opening pick.

Slide the opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the logic board’s left side next to the battery connector.

Step 92

Slide the opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the logic board on the other side of the battery connector.
Remove the opening pick.

Slide the opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the logic board on the other side of the battery connector.

Step 93

Slide the opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the bottom of the logic board’s left side.
Remove the opening pick.

Slide the opening pick about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the bottom of the logic board’s left side.

Step 94

              Remove the battery blocker

Remove the battery blocker from the logic board.
During reassembly, reinsert the battery blocker after you install the logic board into the device.

Remove the battery blocker from the logic board.

During reassembly, reinsert the battery blocker after you install the logic board into the device.

Step 95

              Remove the opening pick

Remove the opening pick from the upper logic board arm.

Remove the opening pick from the upper logic board arm.

Step 96

              Remove the logic board

Remove the logic board from the frame.
If the logic board doesn’t easily lift out of the frame, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol to any stuck areas and use an opening pick to cut through more of the adhesive.
If there’s any alcohol solution remaining in the device, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before installing your logic board.
During reassembly, follow this guide if you are using a pre-cut adhesive card to secure the logic board to the frame.

Remove the logic board from the frame.

If the logic board doesn’t easily lift out of the frame, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol to any stuck areas and use an opening pick to cut through more of the adhesive.

If there’s any alcohol solution remaining in the device, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before installing your logic board.

During reassembly, follow this guide if you are using a pre-cut adhesive card to secure the logic board to the frame.

Step 97

              Lift the tape covering the Smart Connector

Take care not to puncture or bend the battery—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a thermal event.
Use tweezers to gently lift the end of the black tape covering the mid-battery circuit board nearest the Smart Connector.
You only need to peel the tape back enough to reveal the connector underneath.

Take care not to puncture or bend the battery—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a thermal event.

Use tweezers to gently lift the end of the black tape covering the mid-battery circuit board nearest the Smart Connector.

You only need to peel the tape back enough to reveal the connector underneath.

Step 98

              Remove the screw securing the smart connector cable cover

Remove the 1.7 mm Phillips screw holding the Smart Connector cable cover in place.
Remove the Smart Connector cable cover.

Remove the 1.7 mm Phillips screw holding the Smart Connector cable cover in place.

Remove the Smart Connector cable cover.

Step 99

              Disconnect the smart connector

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the Smart Connector from its socket between the battery cells.
Push the Smart Connector flex cable up and out of the way.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the Smart Connector from its socket between the battery cells.

Push the Smart Connector flex cable up and out of the way.

Step 100

              Apply tape to the components near the battery

The next three steps detail how to mask off the iPad in preparation for the liquid adhesive remover. The tape will help block and absorb excess liquids, keeping major components safe.
Apply a piece of masking or painter’s tape to the upper components. The edge of the tape should be close to, but not touching, the battery.
Press down on the tape so that it adheres firmly to the frame and components.

The next three steps detail how to mask off the iPad in preparation for the liquid adhesive remover. The tape will help block and absorb excess liquids, keeping major components safe.

Apply a piece of masking or painter’s tape to the upper components. The edge of the tape should be close to, but not touching, the battery.

Press down on the tape so that it adheres firmly to the frame and components.

Step 101

Repeat the taping procedure for the rear camera and volume button area.

Repeat the taping procedure for the rear camera and volume button area.

Step 102

Repeat the taping procedure for the lower components.

Repeat the taping procedure for the lower components.

Step 103

              Tape and battery adhesive information

Once complete, the masking should look like the first image.
The adhesive remover may discolor or damage plastic components such as the speaker housings. Make sure you have applied the tape properly before you continue.
Four strips of strong adhesive hold the battery in place.

Once complete, the masking should look like the first image.

The adhesive remover may discolor or damage plastic components such as the speaker housings. Make sure you have applied the tape properly before you continue.

Four strips of strong adhesive hold the battery in place.

Step 104

              Set up a place to tilt the iPad

Prepare a work area where the iPad can rest in a tilted position, to allow adhesive remover to trickle down to the adhesive strips.
You can use books, boxes, etc. as long as they will not move.

Prepare a work area where the iPad can rest in a tilted position, to allow adhesive remover to trickle down to the adhesive strips.

You can use books, boxes, etc. as long as they will not move.

Step 105

              Adhesive remover safety information

iFixit adhesive remover contains acetone, a mild skin and eye irritant.
Wear eye protection when handling and applying the adhesive remover. (Eye protection is included in your kit.)
Do not wear contact lenses without eye protection.
Protective gloves are highly recommended beyond this step, as the dissolved adhesive will be very tacky and hard to wash off.

iFixit adhesive remover contains acetone, a mild skin and eye irritant.

Wear eye protection when handling and applying the adhesive remover. (Eye protection is included in your kit.)

Do not wear contact lenses without eye protection.

Protective gloves are highly recommended beyond this step, as the dissolved adhesive will be very tacky and hard to wash off.

Step 106

              Adhesive remover opening information

Pull off the black rubber stopper from your bottle of adhesive remover.
Twist to loosen or remove the bottle cap before you cut the applicator tip.
This unseals the bottle and allows the pressure to equalize before you cut the applicator tip. If you skip this step, the adhesive remover may spray out unexpectedly when the tip is cut.
Use scissors to cut off the sealed tip of the applicator.
Cutting close to the narrow tip will give you better control so you can apply the adhesive remover in small amounts.
Twist and close the bottle cap securely before you proceed further.

Pull off the black rubber stopper from your bottle of adhesive remover.

Twist to loosen or remove the bottle cap before you cut the applicator tip.

This unseals the bottle and allows the pressure to equalize before you cut the applicator tip. If you skip this step, the adhesive remover may spray out unexpectedly when the tip is cut.

Use scissors to cut off the sealed tip of the applicator.

Cutting close to the narrow tip will give you better control so you can apply the adhesive remover in small amounts.

Twist and close the bottle cap securely before you proceed further.

Step 107

              Make a gap for the adhesive remover

Carefully insert a plastic card under the bottom right corner of the battery.
Slowly slide the plastic card across the bottom edge of the battery to make a gap for the liquid adhesive remover.
At this point, you do not need to push the card very deep under the battery. 0.5 inches (13 mm) is more than sufficient.
While some bending of the battery pack will be inevitable, try not to form any sharp creases, which will compromise the battery structure and potentially trigger a fire hazard.

Carefully insert a plastic card under the bottom right corner of the battery.

Slowly slide the plastic card across the bottom edge of the battery to make a gap for the liquid adhesive remover.

At this point, you do not need to push the card very deep under the battery. 0.5 inches (13 mm) is more than sufficient.

While some bending of the battery pack will be inevitable, try not to form any sharp creases, which will compromise the battery structure and potentially trigger a fire hazard.

Step 108

              Apply adhesive remover to the bottom of the battery

Tilt the bottom of the iPad up.
Apply a few drops of adhesive remover evenly along the elevated edge of the battery.
A little bit goes a long way, so start with a very small amount. You can always add more later if needed. Applying the solvent in small amounts helps prevent unwanted leaks.

Tilt the bottom of the iPad up.

Apply a few drops of adhesive remover evenly along the elevated edge of the battery.

A little bit goes a long way, so start with a very small amount. You can always add more later if needed. Applying the solvent in small amounts helps prevent unwanted leaks.

Step 109

              Allow the adhesive remover to soften the adhesive

Rest the iPad in a slanted position, bottom edge up, and wait 2-3 minutes to allow the adhesive remover to penetrate and soften the first adhesive strip.

Rest the iPad in a slanted position, bottom edge up, and wait 2-3 minutes to allow the adhesive remover to penetrate and soften the first adhesive strip.

Step 110

              Slice through the adhesive strip

Slide a plastic card into the bottom edge of the battery.
Push the card in slowly and firmly. Gently wiggle and twist the card to help it slice through the adhesive.
If you are struggling, tilt the iPad, apply a few more drops of adhesive remover and wait a minute before trying again.

Slide a plastic card into the bottom edge of the battery.

Push the card in slowly and firmly. Gently wiggle and twist the card to help it slice through the adhesive.

If you are struggling, tilt the iPad, apply a few more drops of adhesive remover and wait a minute before trying again.

Step 111

              Alternate prying approach information

You can also approach the adhesive strip with the plastic card from battery’s other bottom corner.
Continue slicing until you have separated the battery from the first adhesive strip.

You can also approach the adhesive strip with the plastic card from battery’s other bottom corner.

Continue slicing until you have separated the battery from the first adhesive strip.

Step 112

              Repeat the application, waiting, and slicing process

Tilt the bottom of the iPad up.
Reapply adhesive remover into the gap for the second adhesive strip, located deeper underneath the bottom battery cell.
Repeat the application, waiting, and slicing process until the second adhesive strip is separated from the battery.

Reapply adhesive remover into the gap for the second adhesive strip, located deeper underneath the bottom battery cell.

Repeat the application, waiting, and slicing process until the second adhesive strip is separated from the battery.

Step 113

              Create a gap for the adhesive remover

Slide an opening pick under the top edge of the battery, creating a gap large enough for a plastic card.
Insert a plastic card under the top edge and slide it across the entire length, creating a gap for the adhesive remover.

Slide an opening pick under the top edge of the battery, creating a gap large enough for a plastic card.

Insert a plastic card under the top edge and slide it across the entire length, creating a gap for the adhesive remover.

Step 114

              Apply adhesive remover to the top of the battery

Apply adhesive remover into the gap to help weaken the third adhesive strip.

Apply adhesive remover into the gap to help weaken the third adhesive strip.

Step 115

              Allow the adhesive remover to soften the adhesive

Rest the iPad in a slanted position, top edge up, for 2-3 minutes to allow the adhesive remover to weaken the third strip.

Rest the iPad in a slanted position, top edge up, for 2-3 minutes to allow the adhesive remover to weaken the third strip.

Step 116

              Slice through the adhesive strip

Use a plastic card to slice through the third adhesive strip.
If you are struggling, tilt the iPad, apply a few more drops of adhesive remover, and wait a minute before trying again.

Use a plastic card to slice through the third adhesive strip.

If you are struggling, tilt the iPad, apply a few more drops of adhesive remover, and wait a minute before trying again.

Step 117

              Repeat the application, waiting, and slicing process

Repeat the application, waiting, and slicing process to release the last adhesive strip located deeper underneath the top battery cell.

Repeat the application, waiting, and slicing process to release the last adhesive strip located deeper underneath the top battery cell.

Step 118

              Flip the bottom half of the battery over

Use the plastic card or your fingers to flip the bottom half of the battery over so that it rests on top of the upper half.

Use the plastic card or your fingers to flip the bottom half of the battery over so that it rests on top of the upper half.

Step 119

              Slice through the adhesive under the circuit board

The end of the mid-battery circuit board closer to the Smart Connector is held down with adhesive.
Slide an opening pick underneath the mid-battery circuit board, near the Smart Connector.
Carefully slice underneath the board around the post to release the board from the rear case.

The end of the mid-battery circuit board closer to the Smart Connector is held down with adhesive.

Slide an opening pick underneath the mid-battery circuit board, near the Smart Connector.

Carefully slice underneath the board around the post to release the board from the rear case.

Step 120

Slide the long edge of a plastic card about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the center of the mid-battery circuit board to cut through the remaining adhesive.

Slide the long edge of a plastic card about 0.5 inches (13 mm) under the center of the mid-battery circuit board to cut through the remaining adhesive.

Step 121

              Remove the battery

Lift and remove the battery from the frame.
Two screw posts position the battery on the frame—one near the Smart Connector and one under the battery connector.

Lift and remove the battery from the frame.

Two screw posts position the battery on the frame—one near the Smart Connector and one under the battery connector.

Step 122

              Replacement battery installation information

The next steps detail how to install a new battery. Never reinstall a used battery.
Thoroughly clean the back case of all adhesive residue.
Apply adhesive remover or high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol to the residue.
Use an opening tool to scrape and loosen the residue.
Be sure to wipe the residue away in one direction to prevent smearing.
It is easier to wipe off the residue when it is sufficiently soaked. Once it starts drying up, the residue becomes incredibly tacky.
If you used adhesive remover, be sure to wipe the surface down with isopropyl alcohol to remove any adhesive remover residue.
You can remove the masking tape as well as any protective gear once you are done cleaning.

The next steps detail how to install a new battery. Never reinstall a used battery.

Thoroughly clean the back case of all adhesive residue.

Apply adhesive remover or high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol to the residue.

Use an opening tool to scrape and loosen the residue.

Be sure to wipe the residue away in one direction to prevent smearing.

It is easier to wipe off the residue when it is sufficiently soaked. Once it starts drying up, the residue becomes incredibly tacky.

If you used adhesive remover, be sure to wipe the surface down with isopropyl alcohol to remove any adhesive remover residue.

You can remove the masking tape as well as any protective gear once you are done cleaning.

Step 123

Place the replacement battery pack so that the two screw posts line up with their holes on the mid-battery circuit board and battery connector.

Place the replacement battery pack so that the two screw posts line up with their holes on the mid-battery circuit board and battery connector.

Step 124

Lift the bottom edge of the battery up slightly.
Do not hinge the battery beyond 45 degrees, or you risk damaging the inter-cell connectors.
Use tweezers or your fingers to peel the single clear plastic covering off of the entire bottom side of the battery.
At this point, the battery’s four adhesive strips are exposed. Be careful handling the battery and try not to touch the strips.
Align the battery such that it falls in place with the screw post near the Smart Connector.
Be sure not to trap the Smart Connector cable underneath the battery.
Gently lay the battery down into its recess and press it firmly into place.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide: Charge it to 100% and keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Then use your device until it shuts off due to low battery. Finally, charge it uninterrupted to 100%.

Lift the bottom edge of the battery up slightly.

Do not hinge the battery beyond 45 degrees, or you risk damaging the inter-cell connectors.

Use tweezers or your fingers to peel the single clear plastic covering off of the entire bottom side of the battery.

At this point, the battery’s four adhesive strips are exposed. Be careful handling the battery and try not to touch the strips.

Align the battery such that it falls in place with the screw post near the Smart Connector.

Be sure not to trap the Smart Connector cable underneath the battery.

Gently lay the battery down into its recess and press it firmly into place.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide: Charge it to 100% and keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Then use your device until it shuts off due to low battery. Finally, charge it uninterrupted to 100%.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our iPad Pro 9.7” Answers Community for troubleshooting help.

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frightanic.com - Jun 14, 2020

That’s an excellent guide! I had to replace both the battery and the display. The iPad seems fixed and boots but shuts down after 3min/180s due to “no successful checkins from com.apple.thermalmonitord since wake”. The other services listed in the dump all report successful checkins. I have no idea whether that rather indicates something went wrong with the battery replacement or with the display exchange (and associated home button transfer). A hard DFU didn’t help.

Joseph Ferrare - Nov 16, 2020

Did you ever get this fixed? I’m running into the same thing.

Michael Brandt - Jun 17, 2020

Hello, I tap the home button, Apple is very picky about the exchange. Just try the original home button if it is still available.

SpideRaY - Nov 6, 2020

Used this guide it is missing the part where you need to remove the screw from the battery post. Post needs to be reissued. I have now tried 3 OEM batteries including reinstalling the existing one and all cause the iPad to go into a restart loop I think iOS 14 devices are firmware locked as all show 100mAh on Coconut Plus which probably causes the restart loops. Even completed hard reset and total factory reset however still stuck in restart loop

Did you manage to fix this? I got the same result.

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