iPad mini 1/2 Front Glass/Digitizer Touch Panel Full Assembly

My Problem

The screen somehow cracked, starting about 1/2" from lower right corner. Small fragments in lower corner with large cracks extending to the left and up.

My Fix

Overall the repair followed the guide pretty well. The iOpener worked very well. The first time I microwaved it it didn't get too hot; I waited the 10 minutes then zapped it again. From that point on it was nice and hot. It is hard to get the suction cup to work on top of tape, so luckily I was able to put tape on the lower and right side where my cracks were leaving the screen open for the suction cup on the left edge. Because it was shattered in the lower right, the picks would run into a shard that was not coming free and wouldn't stick to packing tape. I used the spudger to pick out the broken edge. Once I got the edge pried up, I was able to slide the pick deeper under the cracked area. Be sure to leave the yellow plastic tape on back of home button and surrounding circuitry or put electrical tape across from home button to digitizer cable. My home button isn't working after the install, I think, because I removed this tape. New the screen doesn't have a white square inside the home button like original iPad Mini 2 had.

My Advice

Use spudger or other plastic tool to pick out broken glass that won't submit to plastic picks. Be sure the back of the home button and circuitry going to lower right corner is covered with yellow tape (on new replacement screens) or black electrical tape, or you may have functionality issues afterwards.

My Problem

Front glass was shattered, got a replacement part and tools from iFixit.

My Fix

Removing the old glass was difficult because it was all shattered. I figure there is no easy way around this. Had some issues removing some of the tape holding the LCD panel and cracked it (see picture). I know this was my fault for not being careful enough. Now I need to evaluate if it is worth it to get the LCD repaired.

My Advice

The guide provided by iFixit could be clearer regarding just how fragile the LCD panel is. Also I would advise just cutting some of the tape holding some parts together rather than trying to peel it off, given how hard it is and the fact that the tape is mostly not reused.

My Problem

I replaced the battery, the logic board the audio connector and the hold switch in my iPod because the battery in mine would only last for 3 hours and I needed it to last for at least 12 hours because I work extremely long shifts where I'm playing music constantly.

My Fix

Not so swimmingly, it's a very easy process, for the battery, all I did was pull the old battery out swab the old residue off with a cotton swab and alcohol and after that I peel back the glue paper and stuck the battery back where the old battery was. Other than that I feel like I'm pretty proficient in circuitry but connecting the battery port on to the logic board was not ideal and this isn't iFixit's problem this is my problem because I ordered the board through iFixit sent me a working product and it didn't work out too well I went through two boards pulling the battery connector off and trying to reconnect it to my new board the reason I'm not seeking a refund is because I thought it was easier and I was not as proficient as I thought I was so I I am going to see if I can turn these parts into a third party and if they can repair them that's great for me other than that this is not I'm here.... with no iPod.

My Advice

It's a very difficult process at least with logic boards you need to be very good at micro soldering it's a very small set of pads that you have to work with and any misstep you can melt the plastic on the connector.

My Problem

My iPad mini’s front display was cracked.

My Fix

This is undoubtedly a difficult repair to complete. The stress of trying to remove the LCD without damaging it was, for me, the hardest part. Opening the case with the ifixit iopener and a hairdryer wasn’t as difficult as I was expecting but was by no means easy. After that following along with the ifixit guide and video was helpful but I found that they were not as explanatory as some other YouTube videos which were much easier to follow along with. I did have a slight moment of panic when testing the new digitizer. I reconnected the LCD and my new front glass only to find that there was no display at all. I was so disappointed. Had I broken the LCD? I wondered. I’d been so very careful that I doubted it but there I was with a completely black iPad. I ended up disconnecting and reconnecting everything twice before the LCD turned on. I’m not sure why it wasn’t working the first time, but would recommend that anyone who come across a similar issue try reconnecting all their connections before buying a replacement LCD.

My Advice

+Using a hair dryer to help open the case.

+Check functionality while still disassembled

+Watch as many video repair demonstrations as you can before and during the repair

+Take your sweet time on this repair

+The ifixit part and tools was fantastic. The tools even came in a box that had multiple small wells for all the iPad’s tiny screws. Don’t skimp on this repair and buy a cheaper set, the ifixit set is really the best.

My Problem

It’s my uncles iPad mini and it had a crack in it for years.

My Fix

It was very difficult getting that slightly shattered glass off. While I was removing it I shattered it even more but still wasn’t a problem cause I was replacing it. When it came down to the LCD I was to scared that I was doing to brake it with too much force trying to remove it. But I didn’t! The LCD is still working perfectly fine now. Other then saying “I don’t think I’m ever going to work on a iPad again!” while fixing it, I may repair another one cause it was very difficult.

My Advice

Not much. But while removing the LCD it perfectly normal to be very careful with it. Be very careful with all the parts your not replacing, now if your replacing the glass and LCD the you don’t need to be as careful with it.

My Problem

Tired, old battery.

My Fix

Took iPhone and new $32.89 (with shipping) IFIXIT battery to TechBar at noon today. Easy parking at front door in South Miami; Jamal took phone and battery and estimated 15 minutes to replace. I retreated to nearby French restaurant, Pastis, while the repair underway and ordered Caesar salad (with anchovies). Yummy lunch. The iPhone was ready when I returned to TechBar. Jamal charged me less than originally quoted and I departed. Good lunch, good battery, happy me.

My Advice

Sometimes it's nice to avoid the aggravation and enjoy the lunch.

My Problem

Granddaughter dropped it and cracked the screen

My Fix

The repair went fairly smooth . Difficult getting the cracked glass off . Your instructions only show removing an intact glass . So a cracked glass can get messy and time consuming , but doable with patience .

My Advice

If glue gets on LCD , I found that it is easily removed with an alcohol pad then use an eyeglass cleaning cloth and spray to clean .

I used a hair blow dryer instead of the heat bag because I needed to keep reheating sections of cracked glass . Also used exacto knife to get glue off frame .