iPad mini & mini 2 Adhesive Strips

My Problem

I needed to change the battery on my Ipad mini.

I tried several times with a hairdryer to loosen the glue without any luck.

I then ordered the Fixit opener from US, and it arrived i my postbox in Norway after one week.

My Fix

I heated the opener in my microwave and following the instruction I managed to open it.

This gave me access to the battery and I had no problem changing it.

The Ipad is now working as new and it saved me a lot of money.

I am very pleased with product!

My Advice

Make sure that the opening tool is very hot to melt the glue

My Problem

Initially a broken iPad screen but in the replacement process I damaged the LCD screen so that had to be replaced as well.

My Fix

Working through the repair guide for the screen replacement was straight forward. And the second time thru it when I replaced the LCD was even easier and I took my time and double checked everything. I also was able to use the forum to get feedback on whether or not I had damaged my LCD during the screen replacement process. All in all I learned from my mistakes and everything old is now new again!

My Advice

Take your time and don't be in a hurry.

I would recommend some images and discussion on the two magnets used for screen locking as I had to go out an search elsewhere for answers as to where they were to be put back when I was reassembling my unit.

My Problem

The battery had developed bad cells and wouldn't hold a charge for more than a minute or so. The iPad mini was otherwise intact so it made sense to try and replace the battery.

My Fix

There was a time after removing the LCD that the instructions weren't super clear about separating the LCD from some tape (but that could just be my special brain) but it otherwise went without a hitch.

My Advice

Take your time, don't get frustrated, and don't force things and you'll do fine =]

My Problem

iPad Mini LCD was only showing a white line with no picture, but the hardware could be seen by the computer.

My Fix

Repair took a long time and was tedious...The iOpener pack was not getting hot enough to loosen the glue so i had to repeat the softening process several times, besides that the repair went well.

My Advice

Use a heat gun to loosen adhesive to make it easier and make sure you don't pull to hard on the digitizer or it will crack easily. Get the ifixit Jimmy it works great for the tough tight places.