Official iPad 2 Screen / Digitizer Replacement Video & Instructions - iCracked.com

[@teckzusferalupus5382]

I have zero experience with electronics repair, and following this got the device working PERFECTLY. Thank You!!!

[@JEii14]

Everyone complaining about warnings being too late... You should watch the video first before attempting anything. Learn it, see if it's something you feel comfortable doing and then start it again following it step by step. You'll know what to be aware of this time around and get everything done properly if you already know what to expect. I was able to fix an iPad for a friend without any problems using this same tutorial. Thanks a lot for the upload man!! 👍🏼

[@kevinchen7351]

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[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Brother this is probably the most complete iPad 2 screen replacement tutorial I have seen on KZbin and I have watched quite a few of them. Great job. I have replaced the digitizer on 2 iPad 2's and am about to do another one so I needed to refresh my memory since it's been a couple of years since I did the last one, thanks for making such a great video.

[@felipeandresleongarcia6697]

Thanks for the video. Just changed my IPAD screen under your guidance and the patient survived!

[@helenpiffero]

I have just successfully replaced my cracked iPad 2 screen because of this video. Thank you for saving me £200. I highly suggest watching this if you are going to replace your screen. Thanks you again.

[@ellocomarko]

I tried covering the glass surface with normal packing tape to keep it together during remove. Seemed to work nicely. But mine wasn't as fractured as yours.

[@ericdegarate]

The most explicity video i've ever seen, even an idiot like me can do this job following your instructions. Thank you very much. Subscribed thumbs up.

[@Tricie2371]

Eric De Garate : yes, I agree, it was like repairing an iPad screen and digitizer for dummies...lol. I got mine done without a problem because I watched the video first and was starting and stopping and going back to make sure I understood. Good job man👍👌✌👊☝

[@NoJodas671]

After spending way too much time with other videos that did not explain the details that could go wrong. . .yours did explain everything and gave the correct technical jargon for all the parts so I knew exactly what to do. Luckily I did remove the glass correctly. then I found your video. I would have loved to use the tape j matos and F murry suggested. much glass all over and I am still stepping on it. No other video suggested the heat in the replacement glass which totally makes sense. You have a huge fan here too! Great job. I pad glass replaced and it still works!!! I am my 12 yr old's hero thanks to you.

[@Tricie2371]

thank you for this video, I successfully changed my screen myself💪 instead of paying someone else. Everything works and looks good. 👍

[@DrNuyenVanFaulk]

Thank you iCracked! After I watched this video I bought the repair kit and had my iPad2 fixed in under an hour! The quality of the parts in the kit are excellent, and the included instruction book along with this video allowed me to do a perfect job on a woefully-damaged iPad2 which had every kind of dent in the frame! Thanks again.

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[@kathylee2481]

I watched the entire video first. Picked a spot for doing the repair. This was very easy to do and I was aware of the spots to be careful of. Thanks for the help

[@pranavraval194]

Thank you. Today I could replace my daughter's iPad2 screen for 2nd time. On behalf of my daughter for her iPad, I wanted to say thank you for making this video for helping me fix her iPad. Regards, A Dad.

[@davidwalker3361]

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[@RickBrumfield]

Good video, but I was doing as watching & took off digitizer before advancing. Then you mention the power cable the top right that needs special care. I had already sliced right through. I'd recommend making a note on the video at that time & let them know. Now I have to order a power flex cable.

[@Ryomichi]

watch and learn before doing.

[@PatrickCoombe]

I thought he did a great job of noting not to slice the power cable

[@kalvinrhone901]

Thank you. Seeing over forty-nine minutes I may have done the same thing. Having read the comment section first I've watched it in its entirety which, after having done so based on yours and others experience, it's the only thing that makes sense...

[@kalarajan57]

I was struggling with the digitizer cable & your video helped me immensely. Great guidance & clear video. Thanks a lot. Kala

[@richcrowther2050]

This video was hugely helpful in the screen replacement. The only note I would make is that when you're testing after the replacement if the ipad doesn't come on try a hard restart (home button & on/off switch at the same time). Thanks for all the helpful info and tips!

[@ZONKAMANIA]

I just "successfully" replaced the glass to my iPad2 following your video! Firstly, let me say, it was probably the most nerve wracking thing I have EVER done in my entire life... Secondly, THANK YOU, for making such a thorough video. While I did not purchase the iCracked kit, and did not have all the bells and whistles of said kit, I got through the process rather smoothly with the tools provided by the generic kit I purchased from Amazon... By "rather smoothly", I mean I had a tiny glitch... I disconnected the little cable to the board to the right of the home button and had a major freak out moment, ok, I almost lost it and started to cry, because I thought I had completely destroyed all that I had accomplished, but after carefully placing the cable underneath the board and sealing the whole thing up, everything is in working condition. I was unsure what to do with the cable, as far as trying to connect it to the board, such as soldering or gluing it, but thought that so long as the cable made contact with the board, all would be well...and it is...but I'm not sure what, if any, long lasting effect this will have, any suggestions/ideas...

[@franciscoramirez-cl5nr]

Awesome, detailed info in the video. i started with no knowledge on how to fix screens. I just fixed the wife's ipad 2 with these instructions. took some time but now its done, thanks guys!

[@Lucidkevin1]

Worked like a charm. It's just resting under books as I type. Great video

[@jp0260]

Great instructional video. Walked me through the process all the way. However, the display does not come on the screen. There's audio, just not video. Do you have any troubleshooting tips?

[@mimicamilleri]

Excellent video thank you. My iPad works perfectly again! To potential users of this video - I highly suggest you watch the whole thing first. Then set yourself up with the video nearby so you can watch again for the 2nd time WHILE you are making the repair. Have good lighting, and all of your tools ready and you should be good to proceed. For $28.99 for the kit and an hour and a half of time, this was well worth it. The kit I purchased had the adhesive already installed on the bezel which was probably a time saver.

[@chipganger5051]

Hi, just completed the replacement of my digitizer and wifi etc.The origonal digitizer shattered into a 1000 pieces so was was not easy but my ipad is now working well.Many thanks for this instructional vid. your attention to detail was superb and made this job so straightforward. Many thanks again.Chip.

[@mhgondim]

this video is very helpful and informative. This is my first time attempting to fix anything with my ipad2. I was hoping you could help me because before i found this video i was watching another one much less informative. My problem is when removing the digitizer wire connection I broke the connector latch (on one side) that claps the connection together. how do i go about fixing this problem and would i be about to get away with out having that corrected? I hope you can help me remove my problem. thanks!

[@Pabloworldwide]

Try using clear packing tape to keep all of the glass shards from going everywhere.

[@TheLifeofHannahRose]

You are a freaking legend! I have just followed your steps with you and fixed my iPad. So as opposed to shop prices I have fixed my cracked black ipad - and made it into a fully working pretty white one. Thank you!! x

[@sureshbakare9494]

Great instructions. The precaution of disconnecting battery from logic board to save it from short circuiting lcd panel was overlooked by me and ended in spoiling the logic board and wasting money spent on touchscreen. Nowhere else other iPad screen replacement videos this precaution was mentioned and I paid the price

[@sidecarsavannah]

i changed out my cracked Ipad screen, with help from this video, and IT WORKED, I DID IT ! thank you for this easy to follow video !!!

[@stelliumX5]

The door that you are referring to when locking the digitizer down, will I only see this if I've taken the plate off? I inserted the cable but I don't see when you lock the cable down?

[@laythalhakimi1103]

Can you use anything else other than a heat gun like a hair dryer ? Also what about on the new generation iPad that has Touch ID home button? Do we follow the same steps ?

[@longfellowdeeds4547]

Thank you so much. I just followed your instructions, sat down for an afternoon and fixed my sisters iPad 2. Thankfully it wasn't the cellular edition. It went perfectly wifi antenna intact and power cord everything working just as it was like new. To all those experiencing trouble. Slow down, take your time! 3/4 of the battle is taking off the old glass (digitizer) the other 1/4 is just making sure the lcd panel is absolutely clean before you put the new glass on because it's not coming off again. I recommend using the heat gun again after placing the new glass. for a more complete and solid seal and it will re seal even if u were a little less through like me and skipped the step of removing all of the old adhesive. Not the black adhesive strips but the leftover glue I just left there.

[@i4dat]

Performed the repair, screen worked for a few hours but then started the phantom typing, selecting icons at random etc. I have noticed that the glass in the corner of the digitizer ribbon has risen up.... so I figure that the ribbon did not fit in properly is part of my issue but may not be the whole problem. Would you agree? And if so, should I reheat and open the digitizer to try and properly position the cable? Or am I just beating a dead horse at this point?

[@wsvitak]

Did you have any luck with this? Mine was doing the exact same thing. Seemed to work at first than started the phantom crap. I suspect ribbon cable as well because I thought is was supposed to fold over, but I guess I was mistaken. Were you able to repair or did you just do a whole new replacement digitizer? Thanks

[@PhysicsKristine]

Thank you so much for making this video. This was much better than the written instructions that came with my replacement screen. And thank you for all the little expert comments along the way. I did sever the wifi antenna connection but because of your video at least now I know exactly what I did wrong and what to do to fix it. Thanks for saving me a lot of money.

[@mfsallum]

Perfect explanation! It took a little bit more than 2 hours, but now this is like new!!

[@ixd7ev254]

Very thorough.; Wish there was such a great video for other products. I always have a problem trying to figure out how to open the ribbon clamp/connectors. I have done 4 units and they were all different.

[@blgillespie1]

Very nice video! I almost paid someone $100.00 to replace my kids broken screen! I just did it myself for $12.95 and spent one and a half hours fixing it myself with your video! Thanks!

[@QAR98109]

Thanks for the video. Really helpful. I suggest you buy wifi antenna and power / volume button harness replacements as you are likely to damage both removing the digitizer unless you've made the repair before.

[@samstealth7]

Thanks for the great tutorial very informative comprehensive and professional, Following your video i was able to successfully complete my 1st 2nd generation iPad repair this morning! thanks again.

[@juliof970]

I followed and worked great. Only problem was I cut lock button cord because it was mentioned to late in video. So now I gotta do all over. Gotta find video on lock button wire replace.

[@tallpr24]

he Julio Feliciano, i had the same problem, i cut the power switch, it was mention late in the video, now i have order the cable and replace it.

[@fpvrcstuff]

Very well presented , I've done many of these and I wish I had watched the video on my first attempt because I did tear the power flex .Thanks For Sharing

[@orangejulius3854]

This video helped me replace an iPad 2 digitizer without much incident. Thanks!

[@alexbuck2107]

Excellent video. When ordering your replacement digitiser glass, add a wifi antenna and a bezel to your parts bench. Wifi antenna and bezel are easy damaged. Makes the job easy.

[@Ronnie1001]

At 3:57 do you mean degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit? 120 degC is way beyond water boiling point, 120 degF is just about touchable. Big difference!

[@wattage]

Very well done video. Successfully replaced the digitizer and it works perfectly. I appreciate the tip on how to fold the delicate ribbon cable under the frame. That was key. Great, great job!

[@mugdymahgoub150]

You are a professional that explained very very clearly. Thank You

[@yasawaya]

Did i miss u getting back the wifi antena or what, at what min did u do it? thx

[@jahnnyquest]

thank you...excellent...more than enough to cover crucial details...a big help to us amateurs!

[@gillermorivera4891]

Second attempt to replacing digitizer on a different iPad, first when went great no bbn issues but the recent one after replacing lcd and begging to test digitizer the lcd did not come back on ? Could I have blew the backlight of the lcd ? The one step that I dint do was separate the battery with the custom tool in this vid .

[@claudiarazzo5034]

Omg! You are totally awesome, great helpful video, I could understand everything clearly, and very good descriptive video! thanks for sharing!

[@giocostanzo3833]

Does the package include all the parts in the video?

[@ShaDoWxGFX]

So my lock button doesn't work anymore. All the other buttons are working fine. Why would this be? I didn't damage any ribbon cables.

[@TechTins_Projects]

If I want to change the battery. Is it possible to remove both the glass and digitiser without damage?

[@mrnarason]

Thanks, it was tough but with another person helping, it took about 5 hours and the end product wasn't perfect but is much better then being cracked and shattered.

[@mrnarason]

TheRageMaker I kind of like fixing things on my own, so time wasn't really an issue. It was the family's Ipad so we saved about $80 by me doing it this way.

[@mrnarason]

TheRageMaker Sorry, I'm on winter break and a college student so not as busy as other people.

[@ErikFazio]

+TheRageMaker your time isn't worth anything with that attitude..sheesh

[@TheSqeeek]

+TheRageMaker If your time is so valuable, get your bitchy ass off of KZbin and make some damn money.

[@BillxSand]

+TheRageMaker Yeah and he fuckin' shreds that shit

[@EliteBroadcastGaming]

So, can the nylon spluger scrape the extra adhesive on the frame of the ipad? Thanks.

[@mccoyelizabeth]

Great vid! Watched probably 20x!! How do you not slice those ribbon cables? I thing perhaps I didn't get the glue hot enough. Wafer thin.

[@Staffy78]

Where do you get the tools from to complete the screen removal?

[@southernflyboy4620]

Thank you for the video. Was a breeze with your help

[@believe777one]

Can you tell me how I can order the file kit referenced at 1:28 into the video?

[@cbro2]

Great presentation thank you… But when I touched some of the letters ...it won’t work unless I turn the iPad around and touch it in another spot on the screen what does this mean?

[@esmeraldagaliano7196]

Question , is the new digitizer a glass digitizer or plastic and where did you ordered it from¿

[@joaomatos9129]

I allways cover all the screen in duct tape to prevent the digitizer to crack in small pieces, it comes off much smother

[@jonniewadd56]

Duct tape, masking tape, painters tape packaging tape...any type will help in containing the glass shards.

[@gene_Code]

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[@fishface6247]

Thanks for this info!

[@meowanderson2189]

i was just going to say the same thing!

[@EARTV]

also tiny pieces might directly hit your eyes during disassembly

[@oOWaschBaerOo]

any tips you could give to me ? im experiencing adhesive problems on the homebutton side of the display as well as on the ribbon cable side .. everything is assembled correctly i also put wieghts on the screen edge to press down the adhesive ( also heated it up before i have done that ..) but the digitizer kepps lifting up directly underneath the home button and on the ribbon cable corner ..

[@Brendap86]

While removing the digitizer I damaged the two small black connectors that connect to the logic board, can you guys fix that through your mailing service?

[@DJSoulfinger12]

You are awesome! I followed everything to a tee. One suggestion for ones doing it on there own...Get the wifi antenna. You will do your best to not damage it, but you will in some way nick or rip it. Amazon has them for 3 bucks and there is a video i saw how to replace it. All in all it was awesome and easy. Take you time.

[@MrGrimmWCS]

I damaged the wifi antenna as well.. Can you share the link to the video so I can repair mine?

[@dondenemodondenema789]

Would be a good idea to tape the cracks from the beginning before start opening the screen?, and would be necessary to use glue to secure the new glass?

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

Yeah, you should use liquid adhesive instead of the strips, and do tape the glass before removing?

[@oelp73]

Hello. My iPad's screen broke very similar to the one in this video, but when press & hold an icon and try to move it around the screen it just stops moving in some areas, so there are dead spots in the screen. Is that a bad symptom? I was planning to only repair / replace the digitizer, but now i'm concerned if the screen / lcd is screwed up too?

[@steveredding5317]

Just doing a screen replacement and the whole screen is bonded to the LCD, is this normal or just a botched screen replacement from before?

[@chia5263]

Is the ipad pressure holder at the end there for sale??

[@ELEMENTO1120]

very professional instructions... thanks

[@Willnot2045]

would have been great if you had mention the power flex cable before removing the screen. Its a good a video, just wish there was a note or just a heads up in the description.

[@longfellowdeeds4547]

I used a regular exacto knife with the point not the number 17, some replaceable winged ends for a set of playing darts instead of a guitar pick, a 1-1/4 putty knife and 20 dollar heat gun from the hardware store because I plan on doing this again for some folding money.

[@impamiizgraa]

Can I use a hairdryer to heat up the glass? or perhaps some hair straighteners hovered above the glass?

[@evelynlopez4235]

+Anne s You Have To Have That Special Hair Dryer Looking.

[@joef8692]

+Anne s yes

[@jastak]

Excellent tutorial!! Worked like a charm. Thanks!!

[@coletrick8748]

I have been researching and looking for a legit screen for my iPad Air. I searched Ebay and there are just too many. Which one should I buy and where do I get it from? Thanks

[@mohamidou8416]

i have the ipad 2 L've used it suddenly fell out of my hand on the ground and no longer eshetglabda from that moment what is the problem i hope that you recommend

[@you_just]

Did this myself, used the chisel tool on a Victorinox SwissChamp, a hair dryer, and a cheap replacement digitizer I found on Amazon. All told it was cheaper than buying one of these kits and all the appropriate tools, even though the SwissChamp is a $60 knife (high quality too).

[@rahimahmed7778]

Thanks a bunch, really helped while installing the replacement front panel/digitiser!

[@xx3868]

Top video. Laptops are the same in that theres power on the screen connector ALL times, so if you misaligned it on connect or removal , its bye bye screen!. So other videos just show screen removal and replacement without killing battery , so this vid is excellent as precautions and careful touch is needed on these small scale devices. Best video i think of many on Ipads. 3 thumbs UP!! Take your time on Digitizer screen removal as old glue can be VERY reluctant to let go and you can tweak the plastic and its game over. One i did took over a hour of slow heating and inch by inch around, and the antennas will be glued and they have to be unstuck from screen THEN you can lift it up CAREFULLY and pivot to left. Dont rush this procedure!! Dont know if i would want to be a Apple tech ungluing these all day and replacing broken screens ect.. Laptops are way easier and safer to work on!! haha Excellent tip for that little power pad lifter made from thin plastic.

[@melimooxo]

WHat kind of brush was used for the removing of the small pieces of glass on the LCD.

[@Icracked]

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[@rickyhamer5146]

melimooxo Hi I love this video.It is really good video, particularly your advice in the second half for best uses for ipad . Another resource I also found useful for using skype on ipad was Barkola Easy Ipad Blueprint - it will be on google if you need it

[@mariastoned91]

iCracked

[@ToySldr78]

Sliced my ribbon cable! I have seen 2 versions on eBay, any idea which one I need for iPad 2 with wifi/cell?

[@benarmstrong7239]

Does it matter if the bezel snaps like it did in the video?

[@you_just]

Is the heat gun absolutely necessary? I'm trying to save as much money as possible.

[@AndrewFRockz]

+iCracked So as soon as my digitizer was removed, something turned the iPad on, how do i get it to turn off, any tips for making the battery die quicker, and will this mess anything up?

[@bloodshed3523]

+AndrewFRockz It wont do anything but without gloves it can electrocute u

[@biohazard63871]

Where did you buy this kit you are referring to?

[@Crazy--Clown]

Jeffr O *Haha how fuckin dumb are you, you're exactly the reason why I wouldn't let a cowboy touch my phone*

[@mhenry4226]

does this work with both wifi only and with wifi + cellular editions?

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

You need to get the foam inserts that go around the lcd to stop dust coming in while its close..

[@SeVeR9155]

so i removed the screen and lcd however upon hookup the lcd is dark; you can still make out the screen barely. Can i replace the lcd to fix that problem?

[@iRescuePlays]

May I ask, how much is a digitizer in Singapore?

[@wsvitak]

I replaced mine following your instructions...everything went well and it worked, but shortly after it was acting up. The keyboard would type on its own and the pages would move on their own. I think it has something to do witht the digitizer cable. I made sure it was behind the lcd as much as possible and then folded it over towards the end. Was that the mistake? Maybe creasing the cable could be causing my issues? Thanks in advance

[@alexanderdace1890]

+wsvitak Bad digitizer.

[@badcompany3454]

would have been nice to know about the battery cable BEFORE YOU PASS THAT AREA!!! DAMN IT!!! NOW I HAVE TO GET A NEW CABLE

[@mscir]

Really well done, great methodical and detailed procedure. I'm confident I can repair my iPad now. Thank you.

[@giocostanzo3833]

Also how much is the repair at the itch shop?

[@bvhml]

How can i get the toolkit that you used in the video ? Can i get it on Amazon ??

[@ohmygodcholestrol6765]

Where can u buy the kit?

[@mrcart497]

May IT Bless U! PERFECTION Thank you for this Video! Fixed my Daughter's iPad2 with no Issues! Follow these instructions to the T if U want to fix your ipad!

[@maxmartinwilson4056]

I've recently replaced my iPad 2 screen, and it's not responding. The display turns on but doesn't react to touch. If I have damaged the glass cable locking port on the iPad, can that part be purchased and replaced?

[@claudialradu]

Thank you so much for this video I was able to repair my ipad in 45Min!!!!!

[@shannonwise5616]

hello, thank you for the very helpful video. however, i have a small problem. so, i followed your video and about to close up when i was checking everything out, i cannot get it to power down. i was able to power it on but had to plug it in, but now can't get it to power down to close it up. any thoughts?

[@xxlegendarygamer4650]

You ripped the power flex cable.

[@elenarodriguez3477]

Awesome experience! Fixed it with your help :) Thank you

[@matthewmedina887]

If you repair the screen will it get rid off any apps or anything

[@Kensh1D]

Where do you source your parts from? Who would you recommend?

[@jayphd395]

Can I still use the lcd screen by its self