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Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.87,0:00:13.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If your ipad's front panel is cracked, like this one here,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.47,0:00:18.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can either live with it, buy a new one, or as i'm going to show you today, fix it.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.54,0:00:22.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just remember that this isn't something you should do if you have an AppleCare +
Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.94,0:00:25.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or other warranty that covers accidental damage.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.87,0:00:29.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Also, i encourage you to watch my video on what to know
Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.29,0:00:31.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,before trying to fix a smart phone or tablet.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:31.96,0:00:35.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It will help you to decide if you should tackle the repair yourself
Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.14,0:00:37.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or just take your iPad to a shop.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.29,0:00:44.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and lastly, understand that by following the instructions in this video, you do so at your own risk.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.29,0:00:48.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Before you begin you'll need to get the necessary replacement parts and tools.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.40,0:00:52.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On this ipad we're replacing just the front panel, not the LCD
Dialogue: 0,0:00:52.96,0:00:57.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we'll be re-using the home button and metal camera bracket from the old panel.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.37,0:01:01.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can buy replacement panel online between $50 and $150.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.80,0:01:05.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just be sure you buy the right one for your iPad
Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.07,0:01:09.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and depending on where you buy the panel, it may come with pre-cut adhesive strips.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:09.74,0:01:14.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If it doesn't, you'll need to buy them or cut your own strips from double sided tape.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.07,0:01:25.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As for tools, you'll need a hairdryer or heat gun, a few thin metal blades, several plastic spudgers, guitar pitchers or plastic case-opening tools and a Philips double zero screwdriver.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.54,0:01:28.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Again, you can pick these up online if you don't have them.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:28.62,0:01:36.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lastly, I'll be replacing the panel on iPad 2, but the same basic steps can be used on the iPad 3.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.62,0:01:43.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The first step is to back up all the iPad's data using iCloud or iTunes, just in case something goes wrong.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.14,0:01:50.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,With that done, you can begin removing the cracked panel, by heating its edges with a hairdryer or heat gun.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.27,0:01:53.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This loosens the adhesive that holds the panel to the case.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.74,0:01:59.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Heat a small area of the panel until you can insert a thin tool, between the panel and the case and gently pry them apart.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.79,0:02:04.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If the panel doesn't easily come away from the case, keep heating the area.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.29,0:02:12.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Also, take care not to insert the tool too far into the iPad. Doing so can damage the LCD and other internal components.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.47,0:02:19.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once you've created a small gap in one area, work your way around the edge, heating and prying as you go.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.06,0:02:26.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You'll need to leave placeholders, like the spudgers, in the separated sections to prevent the panel and case from sticking back together.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.56,0:02:30.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You'll also need to be very careful when working to the right of the home button.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.40,0:02:37.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The wifi antenna is attached to the panel here, and you'll need to gently pry out loose without damaging it.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.00,0:02:43.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And although we're not really worried about breaking the panel anymore, take care around the bottom left corner.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.14,0:02:51.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The panel's digitizer cable is located here, and you don't want to damage any other internal components, by carelessly yanking it loose.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.40,0:02:57.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,With the panel separated from the case, we need to disconnect it from the main circuit board.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.30,0:03:01.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Unfortunately, the connector is located under the LCD.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.29,0:03:04.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So remove the display's four Philips screws and lift it away from the case.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.60,0:03:08.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Holding it along the right edge and folding it over along the left.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:08.27,0:03:14.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then disconnect the LCD connector from the mainboard, and set the display somewhere safe.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:14.18,0:03:17.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We can now disconect the broken panel.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.26,0:03:22.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First, carefully flip up the two locking levers on the digitizer cable connector.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.49,0:03:28.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As you remove the cable from the connector, you need to gently peel it away from the mainboard's metal shielding.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:28.52,0:03:35.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,With the broken panel completely detached, we can now remove the home button contact using our Philips screwdriver.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:35.40,0:03:40.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then using our hairdryer again, heat and remove the bracket and button.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:40.18,0:03:42.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The camera plate comes off in a similar manner.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:42.56,0:03:47.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You'll also want to remove any pieces of adhesive that is still stuck to the metal case.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:47.10,0:03:50.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're now ready to assemble and install the new front panel.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:50.68,0:03:56.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First, attach the old home button and camera plate using your pre-cut adhesive strips.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:56.13,0:04:00.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Next, we connect the digitized cable and flip down the locking levers.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.66,0:04:04.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Reconnect the LCD and secure it to the frame with its screws.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:04.93,0:04:11.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now fold the front cover over in the plate. Be extremely careful not to damage its cable.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:11.30,0:04:15.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At this point, we're just testing the panel's fit and functionality.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:15.27,0:04:19.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So we haven't applied any of the adhesive strips.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:19.18,0:04:27.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Turn the ipad on and verify that everything works, if it does, turn the unit off, lift open the panel and apply the adhesive strips.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:27.33,0:04:36.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Before closing the panel for hopefully the last time, carefully inspect the LCD and inside of the panel for dust.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.46,0:04:39.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you see any, gently remove it using a microfibre cloth or puffs of air.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:39.99,0:04:47.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Avoid touching the inside of the panel's viewing area or the LCD with your fingers or anything else that might damage the surfaces.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:47.63,0:04:56.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once you're sure both surfaces are clean, bow the front panel back on the metal case and press firmly but gently along the edges.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:56.80,0:05:00.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After removing the front panel's protective film, the fix is complete.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:00.68,0:05:04.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,i'm not going to lie, this is a tough fix.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:04.68,0:05:08.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But if done right, it can breath new life into a broken ipad.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:08.52,0:05:14.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now if you have questions about this fix, or any of my cracking open videos, you can contact me through twitter.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:14.83,0:05:22.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to see more tear down photos of the iPad and other tech gadgets, go to techrepublic.com/crackingopen.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:22.92,0:05:26.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For cnet and techrepublic, I'm Bill Detwiler.