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iPad 3 Wi-Fi Power & Volume Button Assembly Replacement

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Introduction

Internal Prereq.

What you need

  1. iPad 3 Wi-Fi Power & Volume Button Assembly Replacement, Power & Volume Button Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws securing the power & volume button cable to the aluminum frame:

    • Two 5.5mm Phillips #0

    • One 2.6 mm Phillips #0

    • Two 2.6 mm Phillips #0

    • These screws are angled into the aluminum frame. Be sure to always hold the screwdriver in line with the screw.

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    • Remove the piece of plastic covering the volume buttons.

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    • Remove the single 2.6 mm Phillips #00 screw holding the volume button frame to the aluminum frame.

    • This screw is angled into the aluminum frame. Be sure to always hold the screwdriver in line with the screw.

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    • Wedge the edge of a plastic opening tool underneath the sleep/wake sensor, being careful to not damage the fragile cable.

    • Move the plastic opening tool around the sensor, releasing the adhesive.

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    • Continue sliding the plastic opening tool underneath the power & volume cables, releasing the adhesive.

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    • Using the tip of a spudger, release the adhesive underneath the volume button branch of the ribbon cable.

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    • Continue sliding the tip of the spudger toward the top of the iPad, releasing the adhesive.

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    • With the tip of the spudger still underneath the ribbon cable, gently lift the power button out of its socket in the aluminum frame.

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    • Holding the power & volume button cable with with both hands, carefully pull the volume buttons and lock switch from their sockets in the aluminum frame.

    • Lift and remove the power & volume button cable out of the rear aluminum case.

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Conclusion

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

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