iPad Mini CDMA Small Metal Bracket Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Prereq for removing speakers with battery.

What you need

1. Step 1 Small Metal Bracket
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  Tweezers
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  Use the tip of a spudger to start peeling up the right side of the black tape covering the small metal bracket.
  
  Peel the tape up the rest of the way with tweezers, and remove it from the bracket.
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2. Step 2
  Use a plastic opening tool to push the metal bracket slightly to the left.
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4. Step 3
  Use the tip of a spudger to lift up the lower side of the metal bracket.
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5. Step 4
  Grab the bracket with tweezers and lift it up out of the iPad.
  
  During reassembly, hook the top edge of the plate in place first, then lower the bottom into its slots.
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Conclusion

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

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