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  • Disconnect the display data cable from the main board by flipping up the metal retainer by its black plastic pull tab.

  • Pull the cable connector away from its socket.

  • Pull the connector parallel to the face of the logic board.

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  • Remove the display assembly from the rear panel assembly.

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Add Note Edit Step 11 — Headphone Jack/Microphone Assembly  ¶ 

  • Use the edge of an iPod opening tool or your fingernail to flip up the ZIF cable retaining flap on the headphone jack socket.

  • Be sure you pry up on the cable retaining flap, not the socket itself.

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  • Carefully pull the headphone jack cable out of its socket on the logic board.

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  • Remove the two 2.8 mm T5 Torx screws securing the headphone jack to the rear case.

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  • Remove the headphone jack from the rear case.

  • Make sure you transfer the rubber sound channel from your old microphone to the new microphone.

  • Before reinstalling the screws, be sure the headphone jack is properly seated in the headphone jack hole cut into the top edge of the rear case.

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

For more information, check out the iPad 3G device page.

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