hello there,
In my opinion (and I've worked with AIR 3 many times) it's a very debatable idea. In this case, maybe the pins of the contacts have lifted, in another - if they are less deformed, they will still be in contact. You can talk about it endlessly ... One thing is certain - you should check whether the disconnection was successful with a meter (it is better to check and possibly correct it than to look for another fault)
Hint: iPad battery ports typically have revision channels, and the Air-3 is no exception. The small holes on the battery port will accommodate a thin meter needle. Use it (sometimes I am surprised that other technicians do not use such facilities ... They do not know or how?)
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