Apple iPad Pro 12,9'' (2015) - Audio connector

Guide with all the necessary steps so that you can change the audio connector of the Apple iPad Pro (A1584) yourself.
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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 iPad Pro

Apple iPad Pro
Dimensions : 305.7 x 220.6 x 6S mm Weight: 713 g
SoC : Apple A9X API1021
Processor : Apple Twister, 2260 MHz, Number of cores: 2
Graphic processor : PowerVR GT7900
RAM memory: 4 GB, 1600 MHz
Internal memory: 32 GB, 128 GB
Display : 12.9 in, Oxide TFT, 2732 x 2048 pixels, 24 bit
Battery : 11000 mAh, Li-Polymer (polymer lithium ion)
Operating system : iOS 9
Camera : 3264 x 2448 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps
SIM card : Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi : a, b, g, n, n 5GHz, ac, Dual band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0
Bluetooth : 4.2
Location / Navigation: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi, Cell ID

Before you start, make sure the iPad is turned off.

Step 2 screen

The screen is attached to the chassis by a strip of adhesive that runs all the way around. To detach it we will apply heat to soften the adhesive and to peel off easily.

In this guide we use a thermal mat, which we will adjust between 80 and 100 ºC. Warm the surface of the screen at this temperature for about 40 seconds.

While holding the screen with a suction cup, insert a prong or other opening tool between the glass and the frame.

Step around the contour with the quill bit by bit to release the adhesive.

Step 3

Place thicker wedge-like tines in the areas that you are taking off so they do not stick again.

Continue until the entire contour of the screen comes off. If necessary, apply heat again.

Step 4

Lift the screen partially without damaging the flexes that keep it attached to the equipment.

Remove the shielding from the connectors, secured by 3 Phillips PH00 screws.

Step 5

Unplug the data flexes and separate the screen.

Step 6 Motherboard

Remove the shield from the motherboard, secured by 9 PH000 Phillips screws.

Step 7 Audio connector

Unplug and detach the flex from the audio connector.

Remove the 3 Phillips screws that hold the connector. Note that one of them is under a rubber cover.

Step 8 Audio connector

You can now replace the connector.

Video Tutorial summary

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