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iPad Air LTE Upper Component Cable Bracket Replacement

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  1. iPad Air LTE Upper Component Cable Bracket Replacement, Upper Component Cable Bracket: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following screws securing the upper component cable bracket:

    • Two 2.0 mm Phillips screws

    • Three 1.4 mm Phillips screws

  2. iPad Air LTE Upper Component Cable Bracket Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iPad Air LTE Upper Component Cable Bracket Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Use tweezers to start peeling back the tape securing the upper component cable bracket.

  3. iPad Air LTE Upper Component Cable Bracket Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 iPad Air LTE Upper Component Cable Bracket Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 iPad Air LTE Upper Component Cable Bracket Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Slowly peel the upper component cable bracket up out of the iPad—leaving the tape pieces on the bracket to make it easier to reinstall.

Conclusion

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

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