iPad 2 Screen Repair LCD Glass Replacement Tutorial | GadgetMenders.com

[@hjyssg]

Thank you so much. The best ipad screen replacing tutorial ever!! I followed the video and replaced my ipad screen. And then my ipad works!

[@frenzychris]

Fantastic video! Thank you for being so detailed. I just finished replacing my wife's digitizer. The screen was moderately cracked so the removal took quite a while and required some improvisation. The hard part was protecting the LCD. What I did was cover the entire LCD with blue 3M masking tape. It made the whole process a lot less nerve-racking.

[@hholdtheline]

Watched a few of these videos, as I am replacing one of these screens this evening. This is the most complete tutorial I have seen so far and the one I will refer to for this project. Great work, and thank you for sharing!

[@christophermelton3239]

I watched many videos and conducted a fairly exhaustive search on replacing my son's iPad 2 screen, and this video was the simplest to follow, and as a result, I was able to replace the screen with no issues. Just make sure you buy a screen that comes with tools, it makes it a lot easier.

[@eitanzalai1404]

thank you very much from Israel! excellent video, very detailed and clear!

[@ditleporc]

Execellent. I did the change without any problem. Apart the fact I cut by accident the digitizer cable all the rest came easy with a hair dryer. A big thank for the warning about the antenna, Also, I did not removed the LCD cable, I could save 15mn or more.

[@earlstevens58]

Great instructions! Fixed my iPad 2 which had a shattered screen! Thanks.

[@AAYYHHTNJM]

Thanks a million , I just finished replacing my new screen .. very helpful and thanks for the time to do this ..

[@ChaosnLight]

Awesome detailed video..Just got done and this video stepped me though it perfectly. Thank you very much you saved me over $175 to take somewhere to get it fixed!!!!

[@bazilmonk]

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions. Because of the way the old glass had shattered I opted to take a razor knife to the digitizer cable and hinge the glass at the top raising it from the bottom up instead of right to left. This made separating the 3g antennae from the glass a bit easier. Thanks again!

[@navydonald]

Really clear instructions and camera angles. Highly recommend.

[@gugacasari]

Thanx for the detailed and thorough instructions. My glass was shatered around the 3g antenas and if it was nor for your carefull demonstration i mighht have destroyed them. As i have never done anything like this before it took me a good couple of hours, and i regret a bit not having put a new bezel, but all in all i got me a new Ipad. Great instructions!

[@berrykink3301]

Great Video!!!! Thank you from Germany!

[@BrandonMaves]

Perfect instructions. Nailed it the first time, hopefully the only time.

[@rafaio]

hahahaha

[@MenOfVirtue]

one thing i struggle with that I haven't gotten a clear solution for, is how to bend the digitizer cable to keep it from pressing up on the digitizer screen, lifting the screen up from the ipad. Do you have a clear explanation of how to bend the digitizer cable, or even better a video of how to bend it properly? Thanks!

[@rmbrazz]

Thank you. With your help, my daughter and I were able to fix her IPad perfectly!!!

[@rmbrazz]

gotta do this

[@volprich]

This tutorial is awesome and the replacement digitizer I ordered from their webpage superb. However I can't stress enough how important it is to wear safety googles. I had splinters from the old digitizer flying in my face while peeling it off.

[@martinwatson4016]

ah ok, yes i might have done that... do i need a new LCD or is it fixable inexpensively? Thanks very much for your videos and prompt replies, you're really useful!

[@martinwatson4016]

Hi. I replaced the screen following your procedure, but after connecting the LCD again on switching on the screen has like 5% of the luminosity, as to say that i can barely make out what is on the screen.. any suggestion? Thanks for your advices

[@gadgetmenders]

If you used a metal tool to undue the LCD latch this may have shorted out the backlight circuit.

[@kckcjl00]

is the metal camera frame necessary? i've replaced my screen everything is flush and works except the main top, i think the metal camera piece isn't sitting correctly

[@pumphreak]

What if the whole screen is cracked?

[@gadgetmenders]

It's possible but unlikely that the cable came undone. You would need to replace the LCD screen located beneath the glass. You'll also need a new set of midframe screen clips because many of the other will break while prying up the screen. All parts and tools can be found on our website.

[@gadgetmenders]

The missing metal camera bracket would not cause this issue. Check the digitizer cable and ensure it is securely slid into ports and the plastic tabs are flipped down.

[@SpErman0id]

what was the name of the double sided tape that you've used???

[@TonOfHam]

Is the superglue really necessary? Shouldn't the adhesive pads hold well enough?

[@BobGoyetche]

thanks for this! very helpful!

[@megatrepz]

Wonderful tutorial, my ipad looks brand new now. Thanks a damn lot.

[@THELeeGUY92]

Hey the ribbon cable on my new digitizer seems to be too short and pointed in the wrong direction I could use some help with this lol

[@gadgetmenders]

Leroy Mixon Sounds like a manufacturing defect. If you ordered it from us please contact us to set up an exchange.

[@vejoux]

Great vid. sadly my screen doesn't detect touch 1cm on the left side. I'm sure i made something wrong but realized it when i had already pasted it. Still usable though so it's okay i guess.

[@jamikempf6409]

I'm gonna replace the digitizer I have a black iPad 2 would I be able to replace it with a white digitizer

[@nhsplayer07]

my iPad fell and all now have is a black screen and i could see the back light, .. so i hook the iPad up to TV everything works fine. touch WiFi but just that the screen is black. what should i do/replace? and maybe its just a cable disconnected during the drop?

[@alqueriadeloslentos5041]

where can I buy the screen ?

[@anotherhomunculus]

This happened to me. I googled it and found out that I just had to do a hard reset. I held down the home and power buttons for 20 seconds and voila. It worked.

[@SEVTHEARTIST.]

Do i need to buy new adhesive strips if I just open my ipad and then close it?

[@gadgetmenders]

Depends, but it's a good idea to regardless.

[@anotherhomunculus]

How do you power off the device if the power flex cable is broken? I just repaired my iPad 2 with the power on because I couldn't figure out how to turn it off.

[@brepierce2085]

Please help!!!! I forgot to turn off my iPad before I started this and the screen is now off. Should I continue?

[@mrandros4092]

What did you use as air canister?

[@gadgetmenders]

Compressed air used for computer keyboards found at office stores.

[@seans9735]

Very nice thank you,

[@ln43916]

check if your your digitizer cable fitment is correct.

[@MrReeceyburger123]

Hello, I have successfully removed the old digitizer but I accidently turned on the Ipad and its on about %70 charge can I install the new digitizer while its on ?

[@gadgetmenders]

If you hold the power button and activate the home button simultaneously for 7-10 seconds and then let go as soon as the screen turns off, the device will remain off.

[@scottreidel4115]

Bre, try a soft reset. (Hold the power button, and home button, for 15 seconds, OR until you see the apple logo.) if the apple logo does not appear in that time, it means either the backlight coil, or broken either the LCD or its flex cable. i know this is a littler late, but i only now just watched this video. if you still have the device aside, i hope this helped. otherwise, i wish i was earlier. Scott-CPR

[@gadgetmenders]

It's hard to explain. You can apply more super glue gel in that area to keep it from pushing up on the glass.

[@gadgetmenders]

Check the LCD connections. You may have to replace the LCD screen which you can find on our website. Best of luck.

[@promzy]

thank you

[@yenoh729]

excellent video. just finished my repair, thanks a lot.... :- 0

[@SUBINspock]

I LOVE YOU!!! YOUR THE BEST!!!!

[@edenthebard]

guys can somebody help?I change the digitizer but when I power on the ipad it starts and the lcd isn't working for 5 seconds then it flashes and everything works fine...any suggestions?

[@Maxcy1978]

If you use packing tape, the glass comes up better.

[@gadgetmenders]

You should power off the device. You can connect the screen quick to power off the device.

[@gadgetmenders]

It's referred to as the pre-cut adhesive strips. You can find all parts and tools on our website. Follow the link in the description.

[@gadgetmenders]

You can find the parts and tools on our website. Follow the link in the description.

[@gadgetmenders]

Heat gun

[@rickward6139]

Haven't got the guts to do it -.-

[@1sandbox]

I wish there was a little more emphasis on the wifi cabele as i just ripped it. doh!!!!

[@gadgetmenders]

No, it will be okay without it.

[@KiyomiTakada]

Super glue, my friend.