IPad Mini 4 LTE Volume Control Buttons Replacement - IFixit

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iPad mini 4 LTE Volume Control Buttons Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace unresponsive volume control buttons in an iPad mini 4 LTE.

This guide will teach you how to remove the volume control assembly which includes: the ribbon cable with the volume up and volume down switches on it, microphone, and volume control bracket. The guide does not detail the replacement of the exterior button covers.

Parts of this guide were shot with a Wi-Fi model and as such the internals may look slightly different from the LTE model. The procedure is the same for both models except where noted.

What you need

1. Step 1 Taping a Cracked Front Panel

   

   • If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping the glass.

   • Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPad's display until the whole face is covered. For particularly bad breaks, you may need to lay down two layers.

   • This will keep glass shards contained and provide structural integrity when prying and lifting the display.

   • Do your best to follow the rest of the guide as described. However, once the glass is broken, it will likely continue to crack as you work, and you may need to use a metal prying tool to scoop the glass out.

   • Protect your eyes! This procedure will cause small pieces of glass to fly directly toward your face. Do not attempt without safety glasses.

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