If the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EZRgRxvjtcZMNqht.full|metal area surrounding the connector] is what's worn out, then swapping the shell is exactly what you'd need to do. However, I suspect that the worn out piece is the plastic housing around the actual lightning connector. In which case you have a couple options:
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[guide|64628|Replace the entire logic board|new_window=true]. This is the simpler approach, but will disable Touch ID (unless you find and purchase a paired logic board and home button). NOTE: your data is stored on the logic board. If you replace the logic board, you will need to back up and transfer your data to the iPad once you complete the repair.
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[guide|64628|Replace the entire logic board|new_window=true]. This is the simpler approach, but will disable Touch ID (unless you find and purchase a paired logic board and home button). NOTE: Your data is stored on the logic board. If you replace the logic board, you will need to back up and transfer your data to the iPad once you complete the repair.
Replace the lightning connector by soldering a [product|IF316-000|new connector|new_window=true] to the existing logic board. This isn't recommended unless you have micro-soldering skills and equipment. This will require removing the logic board as well.
[guide|61535|Here is a community guide on micro-soldering tips|new_window=true].
If the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EZRgRxvjtcZMNqht.full|metal area surrounding the connector] is what's worn out, then swapping the shell is exactly what you'd need to do. However, I suspect that the worn out piece is the plastic housing around the actual lightning connector. In which case you have a couple options:
-
[guide|64628|Replace the entire logic board|new_window=true]. This is the simpler approach, but will disable Touch ID (unless you find and purchase a paired logic board and home button).
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[guide|64628|Replace the entire logic board|new_window=true]. This is the simpler approach, but will disable Touch ID (unless you find and purchase a paired logic board and home button). NOTE: your data is stored on the logic board. If you replace the logic board, you will need to back up and transfer your data to the iPad once you complete the repair.
Replace the lightning connector by soldering a [product|IF316-000|new connector|new_window=true] to the existing logic board. This isn't recommended unless you have micro-soldering skills and equipment. This will require removing the logic board as well.
[guide|61535|Here is a community guide on micro-soldering tips|new_window=true].
If the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EZRgRxvjtcZMNqht.full|metal area surrounding the connector] is what's worn out, then swapping the shell is exactly what you'd need to do. However, I suspect that the worn out piece is the plastic housing around the actual lightning connector. In which case you have a couple options:
[guide|64628|Replace the entire logic board|new_window=true]. This is the simpler approach, but will disable Touch ID (unless you find and purchase a paired logic board and home button).
-
Replace the lightning connector by soldering a [product|IF316-000|new connector|new_window=true] to the existing logic board. This isn't recommended unless you have microsoldering skills and equipment. This will require removing the logic board as well.
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Replace the lightning connector by soldering a [product|IF316-000|new connector|new_window=true] to the existing logic board. This isn't recommended unless you have micro-soldering skills and equipment. This will require removing the logic board as well.
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[guide|61535|Here is a community guide on microsoldering tips|new_window=true].
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[guide|61535|Here is a community guide on micro-soldering tips|new_window=true].
If the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EZRgRxvjtcZMNqht.full|metal area surrounding the connector] is what's worn out, then swapping the shell is exactly what you'd need to do. However, I suspect that the worn out piece is the plastic housing around the actual lightning connector. In which case you have a couple options:
-
[guide|64628|Replace the entire logic board|new_window=true], which is the simpler approach, but will disable Touch ID (unless you find and purchase a paired logic board and home button).
+
[guide|64628|Replace the entire logic board|new_window=true]. This is the simpler approach, but will disable Touch ID (unless you find and purchase a paired logic board and home button).
Replace the lightning connector by soldering a [product|IF316-000|new connector|new_window=true] to the existing logic board. This isn't recommended unless you have microsoldering skills and equipment. This will require removing the logic board as well.
[guide|61535|Here is a community guide on microsoldering tips|new_window=true].
If the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EZRgRxvjtcZMNqht.full|metal area surrounding the connector|new_window=true] is what's worn out, then swapping the shell is exactly what you'd need to do. However, I suspect that the worn out piece is the plastic housing around the actual lightning connector, then you have a couple options.
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If the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EZRgRxvjtcZMNqht.full|metal area surrounding the connector] is what's worn out, then swapping the shell is exactly what you'd need to do. However, I suspect that the worn out piece is the plastic housing around the actual lightning connector. In which case you have a couple options:
[guide|64628|Replace the entire logic board|new_window=true], which is the simpler approach, but will disable Touch ID (unless you find and purchase a paired logic board and home button).
Replace the lightning connector by soldering a [product|IF316-000|new connector|new_window=true] to the existing logic board. This isn't recommended unless you have microsoldering skills and equipment. This will require removing the logic board as well.
[guide|61535|Here is a community guide on microsoldering tips|new_window=true].
If the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/EZRgRxvjtcZMNqht.full|metal area surrounding the connector|new_window=true] is what's worn out, then swapping the shell is exactly what you'd need to do. However, I suspect that the worn out piece is the plastic housing around the actual lightning connector, then you have a couple options.
[guide|64628|Replace the entire logic board|new_window=true], which is the simpler approach, but will disable Touch ID (unless you find and purchase a paired logic board and home button).
Replace the lightning connector by soldering a [product|IF316-000|new connector|new_window=true] to the existing logic board. This isn't recommended unless you have microsoldering skills and equipment. This will require removing the logic board as well.
[guide|61535|Here is a community guide on microsoldering tips|new_window=true].