iPad Pro 13" Lock Button Removal

Use a JCIS or JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the lock button and 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.

On models without cellular, remove the screws in this image instead.

Place the flat end of a spudger between the camera ribbon cable and the top button ribbon cable, against the camera press connector.

While holding the top button ribbon cable down with the spudger, twist the spudger to disconnect the rear camera press connector.

Lift the camera ribbon cable up so it's nearly vertical to keep it out of the way.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the lock button press connector.

Slide an opening pick under the lock button press connector.

While pressing the opening pick up against the lock button ribbon cable, slide the pick under the cable to release the adhesive securing it to the iPad.

Remove the lock button and bracket.

Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the two 1.6 mm‑long screws securing the lock button retaining clip.

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the plunger from the lock button cap.

Use a pair of angled tweezers or a spudger to gently push the lock button cap and retaining clip out of the iPad frame.