iPad Mini Wi-Fi Teardown

iPad Mini Wi-Fi teardown, torn down on Halloween 2012.

http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/nVSgFnvqe2Cgltue David Hodson Moderate iPad Mini Wi-Fi

Trick-or-Treat! While making our yearly October 31st rounds, we came across something interesting: a brand new iPad Mini! All hopped up on sugar, we eagerly tore into Apple's first small tablet. Smaller than an iPad, larger than an iPod, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound: we'd heard mighty claims about the Mini. It was finally time to crack it open and take a look for ourselves.

This iPad was delivered a bit early a ways up the road from us in Berkeley. We'd like to thank friend-of-iFixit, the ever perspicacious Jeff Atwood, for helping us get our hands on it. Jeff started Stack Overflow, which runs a pretty neat Q&A community for Apple software.

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Heat gun or hair dryer iFixit Guitar Picks set of 6 iOpener Phillips 00 Screwdriver Plastic Card Plastic Opening Tools Spudger Tweezers What do you get when you cram an iPad into a smaller and lighter frame? What do you get when you cram an iPad into a smaller and lighter frame? 7.9" 1024 x 768 pixel (163 ppi) multi-touch display 7.9" 1024 x 768 pixel (163 ppi) multi-touch display Dual-core A5 processor Dual-core A5 processor 5 megapixel rear-facing and 1.2 megapixel front-facing cameras 5 megapixel rear-facing and 1.2 megapixel front-facing cameras Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Lightning connector Lightning connector 16, 32, or 64 GB capacity 16, 32, or 64 GB capacity http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OkMBdCH6cqhpKwIe Comparison time! With the introduction of the Mini, Apple now offers iDevices fit for any budget. Let's take a look at how they stack up. Comparison time! With the introduction of the Mini, Apple now offers iDevices fit for any budget. Let's take a look at how they stack up. From bottom to top: From bottom to top: <a href="/Teardown/iPad+3+4G+Teardown/8277/1">iPad (3rd Generation)</a> [guide|8277|iPad (3rd Generation)] <a href="http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPad_Mini">iPad Mini</a> [http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPad_Mini|iPad Mini] <a href="/Teardown/iPod+Touch+5th+Generation+Teardown/10803/1">Slightly smaller iPad Mini—aka iPod Touch</a> [guide|10803|Slightly smaller iPad Mini—aka iPod Touch] The iPad Mini has not one, but two speaker grilles to pump out mini beats. Don't let the <a href="/Teardown/iPhone+5+Teardown/10525/1#s38241">iPhone 5's dual grilles</a> fool you; the Mini is the first handheld iDevice to house stereo speakers. The iPad Mini has not one, but '''two''' speaker grilles to pump out mini beats. Don't let the [guide|10525|iPhone 5's dual grilles|stepid=38241] fool you; the Mini is the first handheld iDevice to house stereo speakers. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/XwKboOBG3b5xmeE2 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/jpwsoiqSEQRTkCnI Few things get us more excited than finding a new model number on an Apple device. Though the new model number is <a href="/Teardown/iPad+3+4G+Teardown/8277/1#s33137">only two off from the last iPad we tore down</a>, we quite <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xjka07o1-0" rel="nofollow">literally</a> could not be more thrilled. Few things get us more excited than finding a new model number on an Apple device. Though the new model number is [guide|8277|only two off from the last iPad we tore down|stepid=33137], we quite [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xjka07o1-0|literally] could not be more thrilled. Model Number: A1432. Fun fact: the year <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1432">1432</a> was a leap year! Model Number: A1432. Fun fact: the year [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1432|1432] was a leap year! Apple's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerning">kerning</a> on our iPad's serial number seems a little questionable. Did they have to squeeze in an extra digit at the last minute? Apple's [link|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerning|kerning] on our iPad's serial number seems a little questionable. Did they have to squeeze in an extra digit at the last minute? http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SPB34fbgRg6DYIiY No, it's not an iPad Halloween costume; it's the <a href="http://bit.ly/Tw0Xxs" rel="nofollow">iOpener</a>! No, it's not an iPad Halloween costume; it's the [link|http://bit.ly/Tw0Xxs|iOpener]! The iOpener is our new iPad opening tool that softens pesky adhesive, allowing you to get inside without having to resort to our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgjeCn901Iw&feature=player_embedded" rel="nofollow">other</a> <a href="/Tools/iPad-Fubar/IF145-173?utm_source=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if145-173&utm_content=product_link">iPad opening tool</a>. The iOpener is our new iPad opening tool that softens pesky adhesive, allowing you to get inside without having to resort to our [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgjeCn901Iw&feature=player_embedded|other] [product|IF145-173|iPad opening tool]. Thanks to our trusty iOpener, a microwave, and half an hour's worth of time, the adhesive is warmed to the perfect temperature for us to free the glass/digitizer assembly to the spooky tune of our <a href="/Tools/iFixit-Guitar-Picks-set-of-6/IF145-123?utm_source=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if145-123&utm_content=product_link">iFixit guitar picks</a>. Thanks to our trusty iOpener, a microwave, and half an hour's worth of time, the adhesive is warmed to the perfect temperature for us to free the glass/digitizer assembly to the spooky tune of our [product|IF145-123|iFixit guitar picks]. The iPad Mini continues Apple's repair-impeding practice of keeping iPads together with copious amounts of adhesive. This is one area in which the friendly-to-open <a href="/Teardown/Nexus+7+Teardown/9623/1#s36528">Nexus 7</a> and <a href="/Teardown/Kindle+Fire+HD+Teardown/10457/1#s38134">Kindle Fire HD</a> are clear winners. The iPad Mini continues Apple's repair-impeding practice of keeping iPads together with copious amounts of adhesive. This is one area in which the friendly-to-open [guide|9623|Nexus 7|stepid=36528] and [guide|10457|Kindle Fire HD|stepid=38134] are clear winners. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ekKNfUObrJTXKL4k http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/13ZrkoLoSVmSmhm4 The touchscreen still functions with the glass separated from the LCD. The touchscreen still functions with the glass separated from the LCD. We were pleasantly surprised that this round of glass removal was easier than <a href="/Teardown/iPad+2+Wi-Fi+EMC+2415+Teardown/5071/1#s22952">previous ones</a>, requiring less patience and a near-zero fear-factor. We were pleasantly surprised that this round of glass removal was easier than [guide|5071|previous ones|stepid=22952], requiring less patience and a near-zero fear-factor. With the glass removed, we are ready to get at the guts of this pint-sized iPad (or gallon-sized iPod, depending on how you look at it.) With the glass removed, we are ready to get at the guts of this pint-sized iPad (or gallon-sized iPod, depending on how you look at it.) So far it looks like Apple has more tricks than treats for us with a hidden screw securing the display. So far it looks like Apple has more tricks than treats for us with a hidden screw securing the display. After dispatching two hidden screws and two exposed screws with our <a href="/Tools/54-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-022?utm_source=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if145-022&utm_content=product_link">54 Bit Driver Kit</a>, we are able to lift the LCD. After dispatching two hidden screws and two exposed screws with our [product|IF145-022|54 Bit Driver Kit], we are able to lift the LCD. Pulling up the display reveals a large metal plate, held in with no fewer than 16 screws. Pulling up the display reveals a large metal plate, held in with no fewer than '''16''' screws. We found similar plates in the <a href="/Teardown/iPod+Touch+5th+Generation+Teardown/10803/1#s38844">iPod Touch 5th Generation</a>, and the <a href="/Guide/Installing+iPhone+5+LCD+Shield+Plate/10911/1">iPhone 5</a>, so this seems to be a new iDevice design convention. We found similar plates in the [guide|10803|iPod Touch 5th Generation|stepid=38844], and the [guide|10911|iPhone 5], so this seems to be a new iDevice design convention. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/KfJO42F5LDNvWAAl http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MKMpSE1JIwrCZfDx http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/iFaCjeYITSL3xfKD Time to remove some metal. With the inner frame and the connector covers, there is enough metal here to forge at least two—maybe three—paperclips. Time to remove some metal. With the inner frame and the connector covers, there is enough metal here to forge at least two—maybe three—paperclips. All this prying and disconnecting is reminding us a lot of our recent <a href="/Teardown/iPod+Touch+5th+Generation+Teardown/10803/1#s38844">iPod Touch teardown</a>. But remember, the Mini and the Touch are, in fact, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os87PLlyU4k" rel="nofollow">different devices.</a> All this prying and disconnecting is reminding us a lot of our recent [guide|10803|iPod Touch teardown|stepid=38844]. But remember, the Mini and the Touch are, in fact, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os87PLlyU4k|different devices.] http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EEY5yBPvbYeGeTB1 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/sA15KLEZSj3KKC6J http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PHkhvmKcimD4RdRO Our first exposed IC is one we've seen before, in the <a href="/Teardown/iPhone+5+Teardown/10525/2#s38299">iPhone 5</a>. Our first exposed IC is one we've seen before, in the [guide|10525|iPhone 5|stepid=38299]. In fact, you might say we've got a pretty close relationship with the <a href="/Teardown/Apple+A6+Teardown/10528/2#s38332">Murata 339S0171 Wi-Fi module</a>. In fact, you might say we've got a pretty close relationship with the [guide|10528|Murata 339S0171 Wi-Fi module|stepid=38332]. More tricks, fewer treats! With <a href="/Tools/Plastic-Opening-Tools/IF145-000?utm_source=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if145-000&utm_content=product_link">plastic opening tool</a> in hand, we disconnect the display connector, but there's still something holding the LCD in… More tricks, fewer treats! With [product|IF145-000|plastic opening tool] in hand, we disconnect the display connector, but there's still something holding the LCD in… http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/hk54qXDbR4acCkYn http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/QuIQSsq3xaH5re5F …and the culprit is found. Insulating tape holds the display to the rear case and protects the Lightning connector cable. …and the culprit is found. Insulating tape holds the display to the rear case and protects the Lightning connector cable. With the tape peeled up, we remove the display assembly and can turn our attention to the interior. With the tape peeled up, we remove the display assembly and can turn our attention to the interior. Bad news: due to the placement of connectors, you'll need to remove the LCD prior to removing the digitizer. Great news: the LCD and front glass are two separate components. This contrasts the fused glass-LCD assemblies in both the <a href="/Teardown/Kindle+Fire+HD+Teardown/10457/2#s38151">Kindle Fire HD</a> and <a href="/Teardown/Nexus+7+Teardown/9623/3#s36546">Nexus 7</a>. Thanks for the repairability, Apple! Bad news: due to the placement of connectors, you'll need to remove the LCD prior to removing the digitizer. Great news: the LCD and front glass are two separate components. This contrasts the fused glass-LCD assemblies in both the [guide|10457|Kindle Fire HD|stepid=38151] and [guide|9623|Nexus 7|stepid=36546]. Thanks for the repairability, Apple! http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/XFgL4OAdSGxlX5p4 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/gKGYsWfTOsiQ2oMv Peeling the tape and EMI shield off the display reveals the ICs controlling the 1024x768 unit: Peeling the tape and EMI shield off the display reveals the ICs controlling the 1024x768 unit: Samsung W1235 S6TNMR1X01 <a href="http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/product/display-driver-ic/catalogue" rel="nofollow">Display Driver</a> Samsung W1235 S6TNMR1X01 [http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/product/display-driver-ic/catalogue|Display Driver] Silicon Mitus SM4031 DA1232 SMCP043, Display PMIC Silicon Mitus SM4031 DA1232 SMCP043, Display PMIC 416R 8227 416R 8227 HDU 2YC 34 HDU 2YC 34 Though the markings on the back of the LCD don't turn up much information, the Samsung display driver IC reveals that Apple <a href="/Teardown/iPad+3+4G+Teardown/8277/2#s33143">once again</a> went with Samsung in its display manufacturing. Though the markings on the back of the LCD don't turn up much information, the Samsung display driver IC reveals that Apple [guide|8277|once again|stepid=33143] went with Samsung in its display manufacturing. Apple has <a href="http://bitly.com/RwZzbE" rel="nofollow">reportedly been working to move away from Samsung</a> as a primary supplier, so it's somewhat surprising to see a Samsung LCD inside. With that said, Apple often relies on multiple suppliers for a single component, meaning there's quite likely other LCD manufacturers lurking inside other iPad Minis. Apple has [http://bitly.com/RwZzbE|reportedly been working to move away from Samsung] as a primary supplier, so it's somewhat surprising to see a Samsung LCD inside. With that said, Apple often relies on multiple suppliers for a single component, meaning there's quite likely other LCD manufacturers lurking inside other iPad Minis. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ORqNgqwa2W5of3BZ http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/1JPdIpDS4CjI6Hsd http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/qRAXffvuPLRjaPPp Fortunately, the iPad Mini inherited the connector-fastened battery from its <a href="/Teardown/iPad+3+4G+Teardown/8277/2#s33147">larger sibling</a>, not the soldered-in battery found in the <a href="/Teardown/iPod+Touch+5th+Generation+Teardown/10803/2#s38840">iPod Touch</a>. Fortunately, the iPad Mini inherited the connector-fastened battery from its [guide|8277|larger sibling|stepid=33147], not the soldered-in battery found in the [guide|10803|iPod Touch|stepid=38840]. A <a href="/Tools/Plastic-Cards/IF145-101?utm_source=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if145-101&utm_content=product_link">plastic card</a> makes a nice tool to pry the battery up from the rear panel, but it's still a very difficult task to break through all of the adhesive securing it to the rear case without puncturing the cells. A [product|IF145-101|plastic card] makes a nice tool to pry the battery up from the rear panel, but it's still a very difficult task to break through all of the adhesive securing it to the rear case without puncturing the cells. A close-up of the battery connector exposes the numbers 821-1564-04 C 3312. A close-up of the battery connector exposes the numbers 821-1564-04 C 3312. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/4fWlCesAZAlJT1BI http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/qTNnq4qE6WEBuFLq http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/sxUyGWOWaNxlWbfn We get a good look at the battery, and find ourselves scratching our heads a bit. We get a good look at the battery, and find ourselves scratching our heads a bit. This is a 3.72 V, 16.5 Whr, 4440 mAh battery. This is a 3.72 V, 16.5 Whr, 4440 mAh battery. Or maybe it's a 3.78 V, 16.9 Whr, 4400 mAh battery? Or maybe it's a 3.78 V, 16.9 Whr, 4400 mAh battery? Or maybe it's a 3.72 V, 4400 mAh battery? Or maybe it's a 3.72 V, 4400 mAh battery? Or maybe, according to Apple's tech specs, it's only <a href="http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/specs/" rel="nofollow">16.3 Whr</a>. Or maybe, according to Apple's tech specs, it's only [link|http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/specs/|16.3 Whr]. Whatever the capacity, it's decidedly mini when compared to the massive <a href="/Teardown/iPad+3+4G+Teardown/8277/3#s33152">43 Whr</a> battery in the iPad 3. Even the venerable iPad 2 sports a <a href="/Teardown/iPad+2+Wi-Fi+EMC+2415+Teardown/5071/2#s22967">25 Whr package</a>, 50% more than the iPad Mini. Whatever the capacity, it's decidedly mini when compared to the massive [guide|8277|43 Whr|stepid=33152] battery in the iPad 3. Even the venerable iPad 2 sports a [guide|5071|25 Whr package|stepid=22967], 50% more than the iPad Mini. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/GuUClX4EKLMQnYln http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/mrHrlh6y3euHYIM2 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/UbyrxYFbkfht6OJj Next off is the digitizer. Next off is the digitizer. Hiding on the connector are a couple of Broadcom touch controller ICs marked <a href="https://chipworks.secure.force.com/catalog/ProductDetails?sku=BRO-BCM5976A0KUB2G" rel="nofollow">BCM5976C0KUB6G</a>. Hiding on the connector are a couple of Broadcom touch controller ICs marked [https://chipworks.secure.force.com/catalog/ProductDetails?sku=BRO-BCM5976A0KUB2G|BCM5976C0KUB6G]. This chip looks familiar…oh yeah, we saw them in the <a href="/Teardown/MacBook+Air+13-Inch+Mid+2012+Teardown/9457/3#s36170">MacBook Air</a>. This chip looks familiar…oh yeah, we saw them in the [guide|9457|MacBook Air|stepid=36170]. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Y4Qg4pL5jSoMx2PV http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/v5deLnceJRaDhBS5 An antenna sits on top of each speaker, presumably Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. An antenna sits on top of each speaker, presumably Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Apple wasn't joking about "mini"; these are some of the smallest screws we have ever seen! Apple wasn't joking about "mini"; these are some of the smallest screws we have ever seen! For comparison, the screw on the right is from the <a href="/Teardown/iPhone+5+Teardown/10525/1#s38271">bottom of an iPhone 5</a>, where the screw on the left is from the Mini. For comparison, the screw on the right is from the [guide|10525|bottom of an iPhone 5|stepid=38271], where the screw on the left is from the Mini. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/pHagdmFwWgietLyt http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bEwaeKndTCpWdxMc http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YPUXGmnD3a2oIrSh The folks at <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/31/ipad-mini-confirmed-to-carry-stereo-speakers/" rel="nofollow">Amazon doubted</a>, but we can confirm the Mini does indeed sport stereo speakers. In this one regard, the Mini outdoes the still-mono Retina iPad. The folks at [link|http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/31/ipad-mini-confirmed-to-carry-stereo-speakers/|Amazon doubted], but we can confirm the Mini does indeed sport stereo speakers. In this one regard, the Mini outdoes the still-mono Retina iPad. The reduction of connector size (30-pin to Lightning) has left just enough space to squeeze a second speaker into the device, allowing for sound quality that is anything but mini. The reduction of connector size (30-pin to Lightning) has left just enough space to squeeze a second speaker into the device, allowing for sound quality that is anything but mini. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/XaPYwsTS5NoyRZpE http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/G4hZCtfOEpA53oRX Two hidden screws secure the Lightning connector to the rear case. Two hidden screws secure the Lightning connector to the rear case. They've been around less than two months, but Lightning ports are spreading like wildfire across nearly the entire iOS lineup. However, the iPad 2, iPhone 4/4S, and iPod Shuffle are still Lightning-less…for now. They've been around less than two months, but Lightning ports are spreading like wildfire across nearly the entire iOS lineup. However, the iPad 2, iPhone 4/4S, and iPod Shuffle are still Lightning-less…for now. As badly as we want to completely remove the Lightning port ribbon cable, we will have to wait, as it appears to be soldered to the logic board. As badly as we want to completely remove the Lightning port ribbon cable, we will have to wait, as it appears to be soldered to the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PfLKGlNiin3WmajJ We're getting ready to examine the brains of this device, but not before clearing out the rest of the surrounding peripherals. We're getting ready to examine the brains of this device, but not before clearing out the rest of the surrounding peripherals. Several screws secure the power/volume buttons ribbon cable assembly to the rear case. Several screws secure the power/volume buttons ribbon cable assembly to the rear case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SkDKeDl4f5wjbXOn http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/TpsrCh1I2ByFwfmj The endless battle with adhesive rages on as we heat the backside of the rear case in hopes of loosening the adhesive securing the logic board to the rear case. The endless battle with adhesive rages on as we heat the backside of the rear case in hopes of loosening the adhesive securing the logic board to the rear case. Applying heat to an aluminum frame like this makes it too hot to touch—luckily we keep a silicone pot holder on hand just for this sort of thing. Applying heat to an aluminum frame like this makes it too hot to touch—luckily we keep a silicone pot holder on hand just for this sort of thing. Once the adhesive is loose, we arm ourselves with a spudger to dislodge the logic board from the rear case. Once the adhesive is loose, we arm ourselves with a spudger to dislodge the logic board from the rear case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ACwHWprLuEC1M3CO http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/CYxIZGbrSMsKSFEF Nothing to see here. Nothing to see here. Unlike the iPad 3's <a href="/Teardown/iPad+3+4G+Teardown/8277/3#s33154">dock connector</a>, the Mini's lightning port is permanently soldered to the logic board. That design decision will make certain repairs very expensive. Unlike the iPad 3's [guide|8277|dock connector|stepid=33154], the Mini's lightning port is permanently soldered to the logic board. That design decision will make certain repairs very expensive. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JsnqGPtQBUVdBDvO The A5 processor has 512 MB RAM, just like the processor in the latest iPod Touch. The A5 processor has 512 MB RAM, just like the processor in the latest iPod Touch. How do we know? The package markings E4064P3PM-8D-5 indicate the A5 has two 2 Gb, LP DDR2 RAM dies inside, according to <a href="http://www.chipworks.com" rel="nofollow">Chipworks</a>. How do we know? The package markings E4064P3PM-8D-5 indicate the A5 has two 2 Gb, LP DDR2 RAM dies inside, according to [http://www.chipworks.com|Chipworks]. These die photos from <a href="http://www.chipworks.com/" rel="nofollow">Chipworks</a> shows the inner workings of the A5. Care to see the die in all its gory glory? Check out the <a href="http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/KAWvhoqoIblCc5SN" rel="nofollow">high-res</a> version. These die photos from [http://www.chipworks.com/|Chipworks] shows the inner workings of the A5. Care to see the die in all its gory glory? Check out the [http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/KAWvhoqoIblCc5SN|high-res] version. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/jAkCjqyw4n2rqlpQ http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Z3VmpPnHOe1QeicZ http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/vuFPjhmn6Yws4RtI The top side of the logic board houses all of the ICs: The top side of the logic board houses all of the ICs: Hynix H2JTDG8UD2MBR 16 GB NAND Flash Hynix H2JTDG8UD2MBR 16 GB NAND Flash Apple 343S0593-A5 Apple 343S0593-A5 Apple 338S1116 Cirrus Logic Audio Codec Apple 338S1116 Cirrus Logic Audio Codec Fairchild PCHPS FDMC 6676BZ Fairchild PCHPS FDMC 6676BZ Fairchild BC7BE F0MC 6683 Fairchild BC7BE F0MC 6683 Apple 338S1077, aka Cirrus Logic Class D Amplifier (thanks Chipworks!) Apple 338S1077, aka Cirrus Logic Class D Amplifier (thanks Chipworks!) http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/RlBSDZOgevYacnaI http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/LwKAkth54Z4NKMOK http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Ouau3UYZE5hSR6Fh Strong adhesive continues to slow our advance, so another hit with the heat gun is prescribed to pry the headphone jack and front facing camera assembly out of the rear case. Strong adhesive continues to slow our advance, so another hit with the heat gun is prescribed to pry the headphone jack and front facing camera assembly out of the rear case. The iPad Mini does well in the camera department. While most hardware specs closely match the aging iPad 2, its cameras match those found in the the Retina iPad. Its front-facing FaceTime HD camera delivers 1.2 MP photos, and the rear-facing iSight camera delivers 5 MP resolution and HD video. The iPad Mini does well in the camera department. While most hardware specs closely match the aging iPad 2, its cameras match those found in the the Retina iPad. Its front-facing FaceTime HD camera delivers 1.2 MP photos, and the rear-facing iSight camera delivers 5 MP resolution and HD video. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/D2sHTK6e4y6PREBU http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/25xW1Hfh2sjWPhpk http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SXlQZ5NBbO4NJlmN iPad Mini Repairability: 2 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair). iPad Mini Repairability: '''2 out of 10''' (10 is easiest to repair). The LCD and glass are not fused together and can be replaced independently. The LCD and glass are not fused together and can be replaced independently. The battery is not soldered to the logic board or other components. The battery is not soldered to the logic board or other components. Teeny-tiny screws can be easily misplaced if you're not careful. Don't sneeze too hard while taking them off. Teeny-tiny screws can be easily misplaced if you're not careful. Don't sneeze too hard while taking them off. Copious amounts of adhesive hold many components in place -- front glass, logic board, battery, front camera, back camera, ribbon cables -- making repair extremely difficult. Copious amounts of adhesive hold many components in place -- front glass, logic board, battery, front camera, back camera, ribbon cables -- making repair extremely difficult. The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins. The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins. Hidden screws mean you'll need to be very diligent when trying to remove internal components. Hidden screws mean you'll need to be very diligent when trying to remove internal components. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/aUrxcdPMKNk1MHHL http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MjtFPe5lwcIDYB5O

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