Can the digitizer be removed without breaking?

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The wi-fi only version of Apple's iPad Air, model number A1474. Available in Space Gray or Silver, it packs the custom A7 processor and ships in 16, 32, 64, and 128 GB configurations.

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EvansITLtd @evansitltd

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Can the digitizer be removed without breaking?

Hiya, I have done many ipad air digitizer replacements in the past but I have just done one for a friend and I believe I have got his digitizer flex cable caught between the digitizer and the frame (caught with the adhesive tape) as he says sometimes it works fine then other times it takes 2 or 3 presses to recognise touch input

Is there any way to remove the digitizer without cracking it to un-snag the flex cable this as I don't want to have to go out and buy him a new digitizer if I don't have to

Many thanks if anyone can help with some tips

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con @con82159 Rep: 37.6k IRepair iphones 22 51 42 · Answer 1 · 2014-06-27T11:59:14-07:00

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It can be done but you will need to be very very careful it's also very easy to mark the glass on the inside and scrape away the white or black part of the glass

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Ajaz Gondal @ajazgondal Rep: 13 1 · Answer 2 · 2014-10-19T06:27:16-07:00

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yes, We have done it. You can do it in all ipad types, 2, 3 , 4, mini's and ipad air. You have to heat up and then slowly make your way along the edges with heating consistently. Some people use some drops of super glue to attach the digitizer with the double sided tape. In these cases you will definitely break the digitizer.

Ipad air digitizers which we use come with original double sided glue.

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to remove these you will have no issues. Same goes for the ipad air's you need to open first time.

HEATING THE EDGES IS THE KEY. KEEP HEATING AND KEEP MOVING ALONG>

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Ryan Ballow @ryanballow Rep: 25 1 · Answer 3 · 2014-10-22T09:15:08-07:00

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Like Ajaz said, it is possible. You need a temperature controlled heat gun, set to about 700 DF, and a good metal spudger to create an incision point on the corner of the device, and then about 8-10 guitar picks to slide gently around the perimeter of the digitizer, to de-adhere the glass from the frame. Time is on your side. Take your time, move slowly, and you should be ok.

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