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iPad 3 4G Front Panel Assembly Replacement

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    • Remove the four 2 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the LCD to the aluminum frame.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool or a spudger, lift the right edge of the LCD out of the iPad.

    • Rotate the LCD along its left edge and lay it down on top of the front panel.

    • Be careful as you move the LCD. The ribbon cable is fragile and may break if it is flexed too much.

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Conclusion

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

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