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iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation

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    1. iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Check the lock button cap: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Make sure that the silver retaining clip is properly seated in the lock button cap.

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    2. iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Place the lock button cap: step 2, image 1 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Place the lock button cap: step 2, image 2 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Place the lock button cap: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use a pair of tweezers to hold the lock button cap and retaining clip in place over the opening in the iPad frame.

      • Use your finger to press the lock button cap, retaining clip, and tweezers against the frame.

      • Remove the tweezers and press the lock button cap and retaining clip into the frame.

      • Alternatively, you can hold the iPad with the lock button opening facing up and drop these pieces in place, but they're easy to lose if you miss the opening.

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    3. iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Optionally, tape the lock button cap in place.

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    4. iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Secure the lock button cap: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to install the two 1.6 mm‑long screws securing the lock button retaining clip.

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    5. iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Insert the plunger: step 5, image 1 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Insert the plunger: step 5, image 2 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Insert the plunger: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Use tweezers or your fingers to slide the plunger into the lock button cap.

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    6. iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Secure the lock button and bracket: step 6, image 1 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Secure the lock button and bracket: step 6, image 2 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Secure the lock button and bracket: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Use tweezers or your fingers to place the lock button bracket over its screw wells.

      • Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to install the two screws securing the lock button bracket:

      • One 2.0 mm‑long screw securing the top of the bracket.

      • One 2.5 mm‑long screw securing the bottom of the bracket.

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    7. iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Press the ribbon cables: step 7, image 1 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Press the ribbon cables: step 7, image 2 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Press the ribbon cables: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Use a spudger or your finger to press the lock button ribbon cable onto the pads.

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    8. iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Connect the lock button: step 8, image 1 of 2 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Connect the lock button: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Use the flat end of a spudger or your finger to connect the lock button press connector.

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    9. iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Connect the rear camera: step 9, image 1 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Connect the rear camera: step 9, image 2 of 3 iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Installation, Connect the rear camera: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Use the flat end of a spudger or your finger to connect the rear camera press connector to the lock button ribbon cable.

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