Don't Break The Glass! How To Remove an iPad Screen Without Cracking The Screen. Step By Step Guide

Need to get inside an iPad to get to the Charging Port, Tristar or something else on the logic board, but don't want to break the perfectly good screen? Well, we have made this video where we go over our technique to remove the screen with no damage. You can find our tool list below
✫Heat Pad (Latest Version): amzn.to/39e2q8n
In the video, we cover what tools we use & how we go about it. It's a full video with nothing left out. The iPad we used in the video is an iPad 6 (Model# A1893), but this technique will apply to virtually any iPad model, including, iPad Air, iPad 5, iPad 7, iPad 8, iPad Mini 1, Mini 2, Mini 3.
Unlike other videos you may find on KZbin, where they have already removed the glass, so the demonstration done in the video looks easy, we use a factory sealed iPad 6, which has never been open before.
For iPads that have the LCD fused to the digitizer, the steps are the same, although you have to be more careful with how far you insert your tool, as you can damage the LCD in the process.
Here's the tools we used:
✫Heat Pad (Latest Version): amzn.to/39e2q8n
✫iSesamo Opening Tool: amzn.to/3wQaVRF
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✫99% Isopropyl Alcohol: amzn.to/3mECnwN
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✫Magnet Mat: amzn.to/3dYDcMW
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[@jagoindustries1]

Great video. Well instructed, clear and concise. Thanks a lot.

[@yasmiellrodriguez248]

Thank you! Got an Ipad Air 2 open on my second try after watching your video! Wonderful explanation.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's amazing! So happy to hear that!

[@hangtenboy]

This is JUST the video I needed! Perfect instructions, sir!

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Glad it helped!

[@nathvanvolsom5213]

Nice video!

[@profixerr6275]

You are a ProFixerr with those skills

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

😂😂😂😂 thanks

[@johnburrows8281]

Your the man, brilliant explaination...great vids fella!

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Much appreciated!

[@Dickremoulade]

Perfect how-to video

[@zetanbryan-finland]

Good job ❤

[@kenngalula5380]

your tutorial is awesome, Bro

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Glad you think so!

[@achimugusolomon8563]

thanks Jesse,u are the best

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thank you ☺

[@robertcesarporras6652]

Very profesional bro great work thanks for sharing your videos blessings

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I appreciate that

[@MicroMageRepair]

Good video!

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thanks brother

[@AKhan-nu9mw]

Thanks you very much for your support helps safe screen remove. Sir

[@harleysofttailtx]

I kept thinking the alcohol would make it's way to the LCD. I've seen that happen to a guy that used to use a playing card and generous amounts of isopropyl alcohol.... ruined the LCD. Good job Jesse. Very smooth.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes, you definitely need to be careful with the amount of iso you use when separating the glass

[@iTechBoardRepairs]

Wow I was using the wrong temp this video is extremely helpful

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thank you!

[@knucklesgb3143]

Thanks for the helpful guide! I will be attempting this in future on a iPad 6th gen 2018 model as I intend to reflow the NAND due to error 4013, I will of course be trail and error before a hot air station touches the iPad but if the simple fixes do not work with disconnecting components then it's going to the gun, I also know the CPU can cause this and pretty much anything can though I have a fairly good idea the NAND is to blame. Thanks!

[@danrussell3439]

Vey helpful video

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@marlonsamaniego7884]

Excellent video ! Will try to fix my wife's ipad. Apple store wants too much to fix it.

[@jaaa1976]

i like your modesty..continue

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I like this comment. Thank you

[@aros007z]

Awesomeness

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thank you!

[@rw3476]

Great video. Why I’d probably hire a pro like Jesse here to open mind up if I needed a repair.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thank you so much!

[@topdog19945]

Thanks for the guide! Got an Air 2 screen off in one piece!

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Awesome! Happy this video helped

[@jerry_f1298]

One question: so you have turn on the warming mat during the entire process until you disconnect the board from the battery? and second question: if the battery conector is so delicate, how do you change the old battery for a new one?

[@bayuchinayah5202]

hi.what camera and lens are right on top of the ipad ?

[@victorvaldes9238]

Thanks Jesse, for the easy explanation and information provided. I have an iPad Pro A1673 that has a problem with the “Power” button not clicking, it is depressed in the iPad and seems loose. Could you recommend a seller that provides OEM parts? By the way, where did you purchased the “PCB Heating Matt”? Is this an easy fix, and what is your recommendation? Thanks for your help!

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

You would have to buy a parts device to get an OEM housing for iPad. I got the heating pad here: amzn.to/3yiDZUb "easy fix" would depend on your skill 😅

[@victorvaldes9238]

Jesse, thanks for your reply, but you never answer my initial question concerning the power button not working on iPad Pro 9.7 A1673. Do you know where can I buy it from? Do you have a video on this subject? and lastly, Can I use B-7000 clear glue in conjunction with the Pre-Cut Touchscreen LCD Adhesive strips? The glue on the Pre-Cut Touchscreen LCD Adhesive strips I’ve purchased from Amazon is of poor quality, other buyers are stating. Thanks, again for your attention!!!

[@bobsargent9616]

I have a model A1474 ipad. How do I know which side the connectors are on? Great video by the way.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

It's the same as in this video

[@bobsargent9616]

@@VCCBoardRepairs Thank you for the quick response. Replacement glass arrived today. 🙂

[@semikorn3000]

Great video! Is it possible to put the ipad in a oven at 75ºC if we don't have heatpad?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I wouldn't do that lol

[@semikorn3000]

Why? When you use the heat pad you bring all the iPad to 75. The result should be the same heating with air instead I guess...

[@MSK9701]

do you have a video on removing digitizer from LCD of iPad 2 AIR ? where they are glued together ...... I have seen some people using a gold cutting wire ..... I would like to know your method.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Actually I don't do glass separation on iPad screens that have them glued together

[@ronniecampbell33]

I have a ipad generation 9th i need minds repaired i need you to fix minds how much will it be if i send minds to you i need mindz working again minds Lcd screen and the screen broke.and it wont charge it saying when was on it said the home key was removed or something

[@geraldduniec7242]

How do you refix the screen. What seal do you use & where can I get one?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

You can just place the screen back down with the same adhesive. It'll be strong enough as is

[@vahamb]

78 works best for me since day one i got the mat.. 80 will 100% warp the lcd backlight.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's great!

[@mrbmp09]

Why not apply the iso just ahead of where you are working?

[@EsterMeirelles1]

please, could you help me? where could i buy a high quality lcd+touch for ipad A2602? And that delivered to Brazil.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I'm not sure. Maybe try Injured Gadgets: www.injuredgadgets.com/apple/ipads/ipad-series/ipad-9-2021/?acc=3d2d53e5abcd70e24cc444935b88e6ac21

[@DennisMathias]

Dose the alcohol dissolve the adhesive? Would it be worth a try to flip the ipad over on the heat pad until it comes up to temperature? That way you don't have to sink all of that heat through the case. Or is that the idea?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I dont think it dissolves it per se. But it does loosen it. It's facing up so you can work on it while it's staying at a hot temperature.

[@bigtreeproductions]

What do you use to clean marks off the LCD?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

lint free wipes and a little bit of iso propyl alcohol

[@dougfredricks2017]

I believe this will also help a colleague who has a MS Surface Pro tablet

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's great!

[@GabrielRodriguez-um8fi]

Awesome, however, the link to buy the heating mat is no longer available since the seller stop selling. I can find it on Amazon but how many minutes do you recommend using the heat mat to heat up the ipad and the iphone?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I give it at least 5 minutes to get the iPad hot enough to start trying to separate. Once it's hot to the touch, it should be ready to go

[@GabrielRodriguez-um8fi]

@@VCCBoardRepairs okay and you heat it from the back not the front.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Just like what you see in the video. Only from the back. I also updated the link to the heatpad on Amazon: amzn.to/39e2q8n

[@GabrielRodriguez-um8fi]

@@VCCBoardRepairs Thanks. As of today, i've done 2 iPad 8. The second time I was able to take off the glass without making a huge mess so it was a learning curve. I'm going to do an iPhone 11 max pro, what is the recommended temperature should I set on the CPB mat.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

60c should be fine

[@merimakkaraaa8325]

As a fuorteen year old i found this very helpful (I dont own an ipad and opened up a lenovo tablet with only a guitar pick.)

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Amazing! 🙌

[@fixedtech]

Which model was this please? I have never had problems removing ipad screens without breaking them however the 10.2" is much thinner glass!

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

The iPad in the video was an iPad 6.

[@fixedtech]

@@VCCBoardRepairs have you tried opening the 7th gen?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

@@fixedtech Yes I have opened many. I use the same technique with no issues.

[@flowermaze___]

Thanks! How about a 9.7 pro, Same process? The home button gets very warm and Touch ID won’t activate. It also drains the battery. Any idea the cause there? 😅

[@PrincernPrince]

Great Video!! Can you use 91% Alcohol?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Sure!

[@Neuro_Shapry]

Ok so please help me out. My iPad is the 6th generation iPad and there’s a lot of dust under it. Is this possible with 6th gen iPad or is it for only iPad mini

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Where is there dust? This video shows you how to open your iPad. The process is the same across many different models. If you're not a repair shop, I'd recommend going to a professional to have them take a look at it first. I'd hate for someone to damage their device if they've never done something like this before Or at least know the risks associated with this type of job 😀

[@Neuro_Shapry]

@@VCCBoardRepairs it’s under the original screen like how you showed in this video and I checked with a professional and he said it might break again. But seeing this vid I think I can do it myself

[@k.k.slider8042]

I have the exact same problem! There’s dust inbetween the glass and the screen and it’s also 6th generation, I looked for this video to be able to clean it up (and also try and fix the homebutton)

[@frankpa3263]

I have ipad air 3, backlight is working and no picture, siri works, do you think i need to replace the screen?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I would try another screen.

[@hove131]

Every time I remove a digitizer on a iPad there's some adhesive or something along the left side on the LCD. Every single one of them. The rest of the LCD is clean. Any ideas?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's strange. Maybe you're inserting your tool too far in?

[@hove131]

@@VCCBoardRepairs I'm using those thin plastic cards flat with some 99% alcohol to loosen adhesive as I go. It's only on the left sides. I know she bought them refurbished so maybe something from past repairs I'm not sure.

[@hove131]

@@VCCBoardRepairs possibly the hot adhesive with the alcohol running in on the edge now that I think of it

[@tonytrilex2555]

I would try to unplug the battery if I ever unplug parts because you can always accidentally cause a short circuit and then when you put everything together you can have an unrelated issue unless it's designed poorly where it is impossible to unplug the battery first but I ruined way too many things in my car or anything electrical leaving a battery plugged in.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's a good idea

[@tonytrilex2555]

@@VCCBoardRepairs Also I try to avoid metal pry tools if I absolutely can also. I try to use plastic pry tools since metal pry tools can scratch metal and also cause electrical issues too. That being said I do think if you ever change a screen a macbook lcd. Rewa makes a great thin metal tool to remove glass on macbook screens I wanna get.

[@bigtreeproductions]

How do you clean the old adhesive residue off the glass? When I do it with alcohol and a rag it is so time consuming!

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I don't. I just reuse it

[@bigtreeproductions]

@@VCCBoardRepairs Even if it's ripped? I'll have to try that.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Just place it back into position

[@bigtreeproductions]

@@VCCBoardRepairs thank you.

[@louishansetiv7016]

My ipad 9th gen has cracked glass digitizer still works, touch works everywhere, even the thumbprint on home button still works. Is just cracks in the class in the black border of the glass. Trying to find out if I should get it fixed, was a gift and has no warrenty that i'm aware of.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's up to you if you want to live with a cracked screen or not.

[@louishansetiv7016]

@@VCCBoardRepairs I'd heard there were 3rd party repair places now, but can't find any in my area. The worry I haqve is that I'll open her up, swap it out, and somehow something will go wrong and i'll have a brick lol is currently used as my phone and mobile gaming.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Where are you located?

[@louishansetiv7016]

@@VCCBoardRepairs portland oregon

[@louishansetiv7016]

@@VCCBoardRepairs cause, like the heatpad alone costs nearly the repair cost, and i really only use heatguns in my hobby and proffesional projects, probly not accurate enough to do something like this reliably

[@Pete..]

I just never use metal , ever but good job man

[@itsmarie14]

Does this apply to all ipads? Specifically ipad mini 4?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Similar process Although Mini 4 has the LCD and Digitizer fused together, so it's a lot riskier to remove without damaging something

[@itsmarie14]

@@VCCBoardRepairs I figured. I watched a bunch of videos and I saw that you needed like the machine and stuff to separate it. I recently bought an ipad mini 4 that only has a cracked glass screen. So I thought the problem is easy since I only needed to buy the glass screen. But didn’t know that the LCD and digitizer is fused together.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I wouldn't recommend trying a glass only repair on Mini 4. It absolutely requires special equipment and mastering that skill to do it successfully

[@itsmarie14]

@@VCCBoardRepairs yup. So I’m better off to just buy a lcd replacement instead of wasting like $25 for a glass replacement only.

[@janicek871]

Can I replace the screen without the heating pad?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

You'll be risking damaging the iPad like that

[@erwintorres932]

that procedure is same using hotair important you know control heat and fullup the screen.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes this is true.

[@LePetitChatNoir79]

Don’t suppose a heat gun would work to open it, would it? 😕

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yes, a heat gun works too. But a heat mat is more practical & effective as it provides constant heat & is hands free. Also less risk in overheating the LCD and damaging it

[@wazitSomethingISaid]

can you take the screen off without heat?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Not really.

[@wazitSomethingISaid]

@@VCCBoardRepairs I did it :) BUT the battery is still glued on so gotta sort that next 😂

[@KaoriNala]

im kinda scared replacing my ipad 6th gen charging port its also my school ipad hahaha, why? i dont have a soldering iron lol

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Yeah, i wouldn't recommend you try it yourself if you have no experience soldering

[@OneNonlyKelz]

Made that much more complicated than what it was 😂

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

How so?

[@ogedavidson]

You’ve made it more simple and straightforward than a lot of people. I’m going to try this at home tonight thank you

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That's awesome. Glad to hear that

[@eduardosalazar4680]

Can you repair a mini 4 just the glass without the vacuum to get rid of air bubbles?

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Unfortunately no. I don't do glass only refurbishing

[@kangarif9166]

👍

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thank you! Appreciate the support!

[@user_call_me_r]

My ipad is not working after i did this, the touch is not working, pls help me

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

did you damage the screen?

[@user_call_me_r]

@@VCCBoardRepairs I think I cut something that connects the glass to the screen or something like this

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Possibly

[@plavali_znaem]

...and here I come googling how to get rid of glass pieces...

[@pubgghost07]

Yes it was so small it got in my hand

[@joshuavanalst2365]

I got told 90 c. 😊 that’s 194 f

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

by who?

[@akramnazeir5505]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thank you 🙏

[@sazidadds]

sir help me. I broke my i pad. My father kill me.please help me sir

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Sorry to hear. But you have to replace the screen now.

[@sazidadds]

@@VCCBoardRepairs i need to Change my glass

[@KevinArcade87]

I broke one with a guitar pick but thats alright

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

It happens!

[@caroltenge5147]

Apple could have made this so easy with a few little screws. They don’t care, just want to sell you another one.

[@ananyamore8746]

Just got mine in the mail today. kzbin.infoUgkxhcEDB3r-OJ3_X5hQzr7k1ZofTQy1ao_U The corners of the box was a little smashed but I think that’s more of the shipping’s fault. iPad was in perfect condition though. I ordered the yellow one thinking it was going to be a bright vibrant color. Instead I looks like more of a Gold color. I personally prefer the gold look. Definitely not disappointed but just a heads up to the ones expecting a brighter cream of yellow.

[@mrbmp09]

Take a shot every time he says isopropyl alcohol. Why not just say alcohol? I don't think anyone is stupid enough to pour a beer on the screen trying to open it.

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

That would be a fun game

[@bradleygatten2695]

It would be more impressive if you used a new Face ID pro iPad - 6/7/8 heat and iso and isesamo is nothing new

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I'll do that next time I get one of those in 😀

[@blend7028]

We all have heat mats in handy. Smh. Useless

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

You should get one if you want to successfully open an iPad

[@bladeashlock]

He's doing it wrong anyway You're not supposed to be heating the back you're supposed to be heating the front Heating the back could potentially damage the battery And circuit boards

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

I have fixed hundreds, possibly thousands of iPads professionally using this method. But what would i know :)

[@andymilward1281]

Z

[@VCCBoardRepairs]

Thank you! Appreciate the support!