Wow Fantastic video instructions, I have ordered all the needed parts from Amazon to repair my gen 6 ipad glass, going to take my time and give this a try!
Fantastic detailed instructions. Thanks for the advise on adhesive type and what potential problems might be encountered. I replaced the battery in my Ipad Air version 1 and accidentally cut the flex cable while opening it up. With this video, I was able to order a new flex cable and resolve my problem for a fraction of the cost of a new Ipad. By the way, Xylol (or Xylene) works well to dissolve and remove the original Apple adhesive. I read several discussions and found scraping plus solvent was the only way to properly clean the glass and metal case. I would recommend your video to any aspiring amateur trying to save an older Ipad.
Great video! Two questions. 1) In the vid you use T7000 but in the notes you link to E8000. Which do you recommend? 2) I don't recall your using Tesa adhesion promoter in the vid, only Primer 94. Did I miss it or is the Tesa offered as an alternative to something else?
After a home button fell off twice (after digitizer replacement, used gorilla glue gel) I was given this link , I have 3m tape 6mm wanted to buy the 94 Primer and found there are two, one is "3m Primer 94" in an 8oz can, the other "3m 94 Primer" in a 32oz bottle (way cheaper) . confusing or what? and is Tesa Tape better than 3m tape ?
Most 3m and tesa are about the same! Either of those 94 primers should work fine I use the one in the can. Good luck! Follow the video and let us know how it goes!
Thanks for this video. I appreciate all the extra details about things to watch out for. I recently had to replace the battery and the screen/digitizer in my iPad Mini 4. Had I known all the possible pitfalls, I would have just paid an expert to do those things for me. My problem is that I must have somehow broken my home button in moving it to the new screen and my iPad now says it cannot enable touch. It does retain the feel of the old home button as far as clicking properly, etc. When I first reassembled it, the home button seemed to work at first, but now it is not working at all. Are there things I can check or should I just try to install a new home button realizing that I will not have the touch available? Are there ways an expert would be able to determine if I have just installed it incorrectly or whether I have broken it and need to replace it?
Facts. 1. Mostly chances are your Home Button is broken. 2. It can be fixed, but it will be atleast $80-$120 if You want Finger Print unlocking aka Touch ID on your ipad. 3. As You already closed your ipad, now, to open the screen, without breaking/cracking the outer glass screen is all together a very difficult and highly skilled task, since ipad mini 4 and mini 5 comes with fused displays, not like ipad 7th gen or ipad 8th gen. 4. As You said, Your ipad clicks, but that does not do anything to the ipad means, its completely broken / or may be it is not correctly put into the flex cable connector. To conclude basically, You fucked up your ipad mini 4, trying to save $30-$50. But repair stores do charge you a lot. That is also a fact.
@@victorsam9871 I accepted the fact that I lost my touch ID, and I can live with that. I did reopen my iPad again, which was much easier now that I know how. I installed a much better battery. I was able to greatly improve the response on my screen. And I learned new skills along the way. Well worth the mistakes that I made. Definitely not worth the price to get the touch id resolved at this point on an iPad this old.
Where can i get very very thin ring tape from home button? I think that’s the key feel original home button i tried to use other tape but not feel good
Hmmm does the gasket need adhesive? You mentioned that it has adhesive but do not clean it off or replace it. My home button gasket comes loose and makes the home button rock and tilt, affecting its responsiveness. I am afraid to add adhesive to the gasket since it might affect the button mechanically.
I wish I had seen this video before I replaced my screen. The screen replacement went well, but I didn't realize that the home button bracket need to be glued down. Fortunately I had enabled the soft home button on my iPad, so I may just live with it.
Hello, I changed the screen on my iPad and replaced the home button that came with the screen. The original home button doesn’t seem to fit on the screen properly. It’s a little wiggly and moves right/left. It clicks after pressing it hard. Do you know what could have gone wrong? Finger print is working fine so it doesn’t look like it’s damaged. Is it possible that the after market glass has a slightly bigger hole which isn’t letting the home button sit properly?
Great detailed video. I changed the screen on my daughter's iPad today. The home button ribbon cable has no signs of damage but doesn't work. It clicks and the finger print reader works but pressing it won't take me back to the home screen. Have you come across this before?
I reused my home button, home button still works but the Touch ID no longer functions? I used my passcode to test the new digitizer, didn't even think to test the thumbprint before adhering the glass back on. Did I damage the cable or something?
Thanks for the detailed video! What could have gone wrong if the button does not work after replacing a screen? In my case the ribbon cable was not removed from the connector on the mb.
Thank you! Your flex cable may be ripped or torn if it wasnt removed from the motherboard. Were you able to move the button to the new screen with it still attached to the motherboard?
Which glue do you recommend? I ordered the T-7000 after seeing you use it, but didn't realize it was black and then heard you mention the E-8000. Advice? Thanks in advance.
Stupid question, but why do you need to move the home button from the old screen to the new? I got a new replacement screen, and it does come with a home button installed.
@@gunerkacz8678 Thank you, I figured that much. I inadvertently cut the home button cable while removing the old screen anyhow, so I guess I won't have touch ID on this device. It's disappointing to see how Apple would forever tie this home button to the device. There should be a way to reprogram in case damaged is caused to the home button. I'm certain there are instances in which recovering the original home button isn't feasible at all.
@@pedrocortez197 the only way youll get it back is by going to apple but they will charge you for a new screen, the reason for this is when the technicians at apple repair devices the parts come as one meaning the homebutton is preinstalled on the screen and they just pair it up with the logic board
Great video. But you didn’t list the primer in the details. 😢 I was curious which one you use. I’ve been in the biz for 5 years and never used a primer.
What happened to me tho. I saw in the tutorial how easy they removed the old home button. I tried the same way and I ripped it off. New $7 one with no Touch ID
Please help. Quick question. During disassembly I removed the tape ring around the circular button guide that is glued to the physical screen. I also popped off the rubber gasket on the back of the button. Do you think the plastic ring can simply be gorilla glued to screen followed by tesa on the rubber gasket? I bought a replacement kit on eBay just so I could get the adhesive ring and sure enough it didn't come with one.
@@jonplesetz5693 I ended up using tessa tape on the plastic ring and a drip of glue. Been up and running for a few months with no issues. Be careful of the little nope on the back of the button. Mine fell off so I had to buy another nipple and stick it on.
I’m here because someone fixed my broken screen and when I got it back I have a mini5 and the home button is lose and I have to press it multiplayer times to work and idk how because my model is different:(
Super detailed but you don't cover how to reconnect the button to the iPad. Nobody does!!!! Wtf I'm 4 hours in looking for a tutorial on how to reconnect the thing ffs
@@profixerr6275 10-4 copy that. I actually stumbled on a video that showed precisely what to do right after I left the comment. Thanks for the quick reply
Ayyyyyy. I always come back to this video for a refresh. I have 2 - iPad 5 screens to repair next week!
Wow Fantastic video instructions, I have ordered all the needed parts from Amazon to repair my gen 6 ipad glass, going to take my time and give this a try!
Excellent! Good luck with the repair!!
Fantastic detailed instructions. Thanks for the advise on adhesive type and what potential problems might be encountered. I replaced the battery in my Ipad Air version 1 and accidentally cut the flex cable while opening it up. With this video, I was able to order a new flex cable and resolve my problem for a fraction of the cost of a new Ipad. By the way, Xylol (or Xylene) works well to dissolve and remove the original Apple adhesive. I read several discussions and found scraping plus solvent was the only way to properly clean the glass and metal case. I would recommend your video to any aspiring amateur trying to save an older Ipad.
Very good video - perfect tempo. Great detail.
Yes! This is exactly what I needed!
When you say tesa tape, what type of tesa tape are you using and what thickness is it?
Great video! Two questions. 1) In the vid you use T7000 but in the notes you link to E8000. Which do you recommend? 2) I don't recall your using Tesa adhesion promoter in the vid, only Primer 94. Did I miss it or is the Tesa offered as an alternative to something else?
This is a sweet video, Had no idea that you had to do that to fix the screen
Awesome and thank you for sharing
After a home button fell off twice (after digitizer replacement, used gorilla glue gel) I was given this link , I have 3m tape 6mm wanted to buy the 94 Primer and found there are two, one is "3m Primer 94" in an 8oz can, the other "3m 94 Primer" in a 32oz bottle (way cheaper) . confusing or what? and is Tesa Tape better than 3m tape ?
Most 3m and tesa are about the same!
Either of those 94 primers should work fine
I use the one in the can.
Good luck! Follow the video and let us know how it goes!
Thanks for this video. I appreciate all the extra details about things to watch out for. I recently had to replace the battery and the screen/digitizer in my iPad Mini 4. Had I known all the possible pitfalls, I would have just paid an expert to do those things for me. My problem is that I must have somehow broken my home button in moving it to the new screen and my iPad now says it cannot enable touch. It does retain the feel of the old home button as far as clicking properly, etc. When I first reassembled it, the home button seemed to work at first, but now it is not working at all. Are there things I can check or should I just try to install a new home button realizing that I will not have the touch available? Are there ways an expert would be able to determine if I have just installed it incorrectly or whether I have broken it and need to replace it?
Facts. 1. Mostly chances are your Home Button is broken. 2. It can be fixed, but it will be atleast $80-$120 if You want Finger Print unlocking aka Touch ID on your ipad. 3. As You already closed your ipad, now, to open the screen, without breaking/cracking the outer glass screen is all together a very difficult and highly skilled task, since ipad mini 4 and mini 5 comes with fused displays, not like ipad 7th gen or ipad 8th gen. 4. As You said, Your ipad clicks, but that does not do anything to the ipad means, its completely broken / or may be it is not correctly put into the flex cable connector.
To conclude
basically, You fucked up your ipad mini 4, trying to save $30-$50. But repair stores do charge you a lot. That is also a fact.
@@victorsam9871 I accepted the fact that I lost my touch ID, and I can live with that. I did reopen my iPad again, which was much easier now that I know how. I installed a much better battery. I was able to greatly improve the response on my screen. And I learned new skills along the way. Well worth the mistakes that I made. Definitely not worth the price to get the touch id resolved at this point on an iPad this old.
Thanks for great tutorial! How thick the tape should be used?
Can B6000 be used in place of T7000?
Yes it will do the same job
Where can i get very very thin ring tape from home button? I think that’s the key feel original home button i tried to use other tape but not feel good
Just follow the video as shown, it has all the steps.
That ring adhesive is not needed for a good click feel
Now do it for the ipad air 3 please.
I know probably same process, but I want to have an exact tutorial, thanks.
Thank you for sharing your skills, very useful. Question please: What are some differences between the B-7000 and T-7000?
Hmmm does the gasket need adhesive? You mentioned that it has adhesive but do not clean it off or replace it. My home button gasket comes loose and makes the home button rock and tilt, affecting its responsiveness.
I am afraid to add adhesive to the gasket since it might affect the button mechanically.
Do you not need to put adhesive around the button ?
They are a pain. Gonna have to redo mine.
very good video. great deail and some great tips!
have link to the squeeze bottle you're using for Primer?
What if the home button remove then toichID stop working, is there any to fix Touch ID with flex cable replacement?
Cool tips 👍
I wish I had seen this video before I replaced my screen. The screen replacement went well, but I didn't realize that the home button bracket need to be glued down. Fortunately I had enabled the soft home button on my iPad, so I may just live with it.
Excellent video, very detailed. Thanks.
Hello,
I changed the screen on my iPad and replaced the home button that came with the screen. The original home button doesn’t seem to fit on the screen properly. It’s a little wiggly and moves right/left. It clicks after pressing it hard. Do you know what could have gone wrong? Finger print is working fine so it doesn’t look like it’s damaged. Is it possible that the after market glass has a slightly bigger hole which isn’t letting the home button sit properly?
Great instructions. But after installing a new home button, touch ID no longer works on an iPad Pro 9.7. How do you reset that feature?
You don't. Apple is the only one that can do that and they're not going to touch it if you did it yourself.
Sorry may I ask if there’s a drop of water on iPad Air 3 home button will it damage the iPad ?
Thanks, very good vid
How much is it to reair my OPPO A7?The key is loose.
Great detailed video. I changed the screen on my daughter's iPad today. The home button ribbon cable has no signs of damage but doesn't work. It clicks and the finger print reader works but pressing it won't take me back to the home screen. Have you come across this before?
this has just happened tome. did you get a reply?
What happened if you buy the color wrong does it still work on the iPad
I reused my home button, home button still works but the Touch ID no longer functions? I used my passcode to test the new digitizer, didn't even think to test the thumbprint before adhering the glass back on. Did I damage the cable or something?
Do you know of a similar tutorial for an iPad Air 2019 3rd generation?
It is basically the same but the wire is run definitely
primer is alcohol basically ?
Thanks for the detailed video! What could have gone wrong if the button does not work after replacing a screen? In my case the ribbon cable was not removed from the connector on the mb.
Thank you! Your flex cable may be ripped or torn if it wasnt removed from the motherboard. Were you able to move the button to the new screen with it still attached to the motherboard?
Great video God bless
Which glue do you recommend? I ordered the T-7000 after seeing you use it, but didn't realize it was black and then heard you mention the E-8000. Advice? Thanks in advance.
how do i get the home screen black square off my front page? please
Stupid question, but why do you need to move the home button from the old screen to the new? I got a new replacement screen, and it does come with a home button installed.
you wont have touch ID with a replacement button
@@gunerkacz8678 Thank you, I figured that much. I inadvertently cut the home button cable while removing the old screen anyhow, so I guess I won't have touch ID on this device. It's disappointing to see how Apple would forever tie this home button to the device. There should be a way to reprogram in case damaged is caused to the home button. I'm certain there are instances in which recovering the original home button isn't feasible at all.
@@pedrocortez197 the only way youll get it back is by going to apple but they will charge you for a new screen, the reason for this is when the technicians at apple repair devices the parts come as one meaning the homebutton is preinstalled on the screen and they just pair it up with the logic board
Great video. But you didn’t list the primer in the details. 😢 I was curious which one you use. I’ve been in the biz for 5 years and never used a primer.
I also searched the primer in the list 🤣 want also to know which primer he used
The two he listed, one says primer and one says adhesion promoter. Are these the same thing?
He used 3M Primer 94
@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 3M describe Primer 94 as an adhesion promoter, so it seems they're the same thing.
What happened to me tho. I saw in the tutorial how easy they removed the old home button. I tried the same way and I ripped it off. New $7 one with no Touch ID
Might be repairable still! Depending on where the rip happened
Thanks but I knew too late. I threw it away
Great video and helped me out with my repair yesterday!!
Please help. Quick question. During disassembly I removed the tape ring around the circular button guide that is glued to the physical screen. I also popped off the rubber gasket on the back of the button.
Do you think the plastic ring can simply be gorilla glued to screen followed by tesa on the rubber gasket? I bought a replacement kit on eBay just so I could get the adhesive ring and sure enough it didn't come with one.
Have you had any luck with this?? I’ve done the same thing, didn’t realise they should be kept in there as there was so much broken glass
Having same issue!
@@jonplesetz5693 I ended up using tessa tape on the plastic ring and a drip of glue. Been up and running for a few months with no issues. Be careful of the little nope on the back of the button. Mine fell off so I had to buy another nipple and stick it on.
I’m here because someone fixed my broken screen and when I got it back I have a mini5 and the home button is lose and I have to press it multiplayer times to work and idk how because my model is different:(
Super detailed but you don't cover how to reconnect the button to the iPad. Nobody does!!!! Wtf I'm 4 hours in looking for a tutorial on how to reconnect the thing ffs
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The home button flex slides in and then you flip the plastic piece down to secure it in
@@profixerr6275 10-4 copy that. I actually stumbled on a video that showed precisely what to do right after I left the comment. Thanks for the quick reply
You should be wearing gloves when handling acetone. Your videos are the best in their class. I just worry about the acetone.
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