iPad 3rd Gen 4G Parts
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Parts that work with iPad 3rd Gen 4G:
Lightning to USB Charging Cable
Charge or sync lightning port equipped portable Apple devices
iPad 3/4 Battery
Replace a battery compatible with 3rd and 4th Gen iPad models A1416, A1430, A1403, A1458, A1459, A1460. Part #616-0593, 616-0592. Battery model A1389. 42.5 Watt Hours (Wh...
iPad 3/4 Adhesive Strips
Replace the custom cut adhesive strips holding the front panel to the rear case compatible with the 3rd or 4th generation iPad. Model #A1416, A1430, A1403, A1458, A1459, ...
iPad 2/3 Home Button Control Board
Replace a home button control board compatible with the iPad 2 and iPad 3 model tablets. Part #820-2943-A. Includes the actual home button switch.
iPad 3/4 Screen Digitizer
Replace a scratched or cracked front glass screen digitizer panel. This part is compatible with a 3rd or 4th generation retina display model iPad.
iPad 3 Screen Digitizer Assembly
Replace a screen digitizer panel assembly compatible with a 3rd generation iPad Retina A1416, A1430, and A1403.
iPad 3 Dock Connector
Fix problems with USB data connections and charging problems by replacing a damaged, dirty, or corroded dock connector and its cable assembly in an iPad 3.
iPad 2/3/4/Mini/Mini 2 Backlight Diode
Replace the backlight diode on the logic board of an iPad 2, 3, 4, or 1st or 2nd generation iPad mini. This part requires micro soldering.
iPad 3/4 Speaker
Replace a speaker compatible with the 3rd and 4th Generation iPad. Fix issues with loudspeaker audio.
iPad 2/3/4 Display Bezel
Replace the plastic black or white trim bezel at the outer edges of the front panel glass. This part is compatible with an iPad 2, 3, or 4.
Device Info
Apple released the iPad 3rd Gen 4G on March 16, 2012. Changes include the new A5X processor, an upgraded 5 megapixel rear-facing camera, and a higher resolution 'retina' display. The iPad 3rd Gen 4G includes 802.11n wireless and 3G and 4G capabilities (service is subject to carrier and local availability). This iPad model was offered in 16, 32, or 64 GB capacities with color options of white or black.
There are two versions of the iPad 3rd Gen 4G. The GSM and CDMA models were released simultaneously.
After only seven months of official availability, the third-generation iPad was discontinued on October 23, 2012, following the announcement of the fourth generation iPad. The third-generation iPad had the shortest lifespan of any iOS product. It is also the last iPad to support the 30-pin dock connector, as the fourth generation iPad and later use the Lightning connector.