iPad Pro 12.9" Home Button Replacement

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace the home button in a 12.9" iPad Pro.

Parts of this guide were shot with a Wi-Fi model and as such the internals may look slightly different from the LTE model. The procedure is the same for both models except where noted.

What you need

Step 1 Screen

iPad Pro 12.9" Home Button Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

Only the screen remains.

Step 2 Installation tips

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iPad Pro 12.9" Home Button Replacement, Installation tips: step 2, image 2 of 2

When you install a replacement screen:
Remove all packing tape.
Peel any adhesive liners from the flex cables and press the cables in place onto the display panel.
Fold and connect the flex cable in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Don't peel and expose the perimeter adhesive until you've tested your repair and are ready to seal up the iPad.

Step 3 Home Button

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iPad Pro 12.9" Home Button Replacement, Home Button: step 3, image 2 of 2

Remove the tape covering the ZIF connector above the home button.

Step 4

Use the flat edge of a spudger to lift the flap on the connector that secures the cable.

Step 5

Pull the cable out of the ZIF connector.

Step 6

Use tweezers to remove the tape that covers the home button cable.

Step 7

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The home button's ribbon cable is very fragile. If it gets damaged, or if the home button has to be replaced, Touch ID will no longer function.
Use an iOpener, heat gun, or hair dryer to soften the adhesive under the cable before you pry it up.
Starting from the ZIF connector, use the blade on a halberd spudger or the edge of an opening pick to separate the home button cable from the adhesive holding it in place. Stop when you reach the home button.

Step 8

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Gently pry off the home button cover by inserting the hook of a halberd spudger or the flat edge of a regular spudger between the cover and the LCD, and gently prying towards the bottom edge of the iPad.
The hot-melt glue holding this bracket in place can be stubborn. Get it hot to make it easier to separate, and/or very carefully insert a razor blade under the bracket to separate it.

Step 9

Tool used on this step:

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Remove the home button bracket.
During reassembly, after installing the home button, you'll need to glue this bracket into place to secure it.
Scrape off as much of the old adhesive residue as you can, then clean it with acetone or high-concentration (90% or greater) isopropyl alcohol.
Secure the bracket with hot-melt glue, superglue, or high-strength double-sided tape. Make sure the bracket is aligned correctly before allowing your adhesive to cure, or the home button will not click when pressed.