Screen Prerequisite (No LiDAR Assembly Removal)

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Screen Prerequisite (No LiDAR Assembly Removal)

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the screen on your iPad Pro 11" 1st gen.

If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

The LiDAR sensor assembly attached to the screen is paired with the Face ID hardware. You'll need to transfer it to your new screen to keep Face ID functionality.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the top two display cables.

in this picture it shows 2 pieces of material, presumably nonconductive, physically separating the logic board from the battery. There are no instructions on how to achieve this and it has, so far, proven to be the most difficult part of this repair.

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Step 2

Disconnect the two remaining display cables.

Step 3

Grip the right edge of the screen and lift it away.
During reassembly, before installing a screen, remove any remaining adhesive from the frame, and clean the glued areas with high-strength (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth. This helps prep the iPad for fresh adhesive and ensures that it will bond properly.
If you plan to reinstall your existing screen, remove any remaining adhesive from the back and clean the adhered areas with isopropyl alcohol.
Follow this guide to install pre-cut adhesive strips on your iPad before sealing it up.

Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our iPad Pro 11" 1st Gen answers community for help.