iPad 4 CDMA Home Button Control Board Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Prereq only, new front panel adhesive strips.

What you need

1. Step 1 Home Button Control Board
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  The two small notched trapezoidal strips will be used to attach the home button bracket to the front panel.
  
  Carefully peel off the first trapezoidal adhesive strip with a pair of tweezers.
  
  Using a pair of tweezers, place the first trapezoidal adhesive strip (minding its correct orientation) on the matching side of the home button mounting bracket.
  
  Make sure to line up the profile of the strip with the edge of the mounting bracket.
  
  Repeat the procedure for the second trapezoidal adhesive strip.
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3. Step 2
  Use a pair of tweezers to grasp the corner of one of the adhesive strips placed on the mounting bracket.
  
  Lift and peel the clear backing up off the adhesive strip, revealing the black adhesive strip.
  
  Repeat the procedure for the secondary adhesive strip.
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4. Step 3
  Gently place the home button mounting bracket on top of the home button.
  
  Make sure the home button mounting bracket is lined up with the bottom of the digitizer.
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Conclusion

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

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