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Introduction |
| Follow this guide to replace the screen and digitizer on an iPad mini 5 Wi-Fi. You may need to do this if the screen is cracked or has stopped working. | | '''Note that only the iPad’s original home button assembly will be capable of Touch ID functionality.''' If you would like to maintain Touch ID functionality or your replacement part doesn’t include a home button, follow '''steps 33 through 41''' to remove your original home button assembly and transfer it to the new display assembly. | | This guide also shows how to transfer the original home button and magnetic sensor to the replacement part. | | '''Some replacement display assemblies don't come with a magnetic sensor installed.''' Without a magnetic sensor, the iPad won’t be able to sleep and wake when using a Smart Cover. It’s likely that a missing magnetic sensor will also cause the power button to not be able to sleep and wake the iPad. Additionally, AssistiveTouch may also lose its sleep and wake functionality. However, in the case that a magnetic sensor isn’t installed, holding down the power button to prompt the power off slider will wake the screen. The home button will also still wake the screen. | | '''Note that only the iPad’s original home button assembly will be capable of Touch ID functionality.''' If you would like to maintain Touch ID functionality, you’ll need to transfer your original home button assembly to the new display assembly. | | If you are going to transfer the original magnetic sensor to the new display assembly, follow '''steps 42 through 46.''' | | '''Some replacement display assemblies don't come with a magnetic sensor installed.''' Without a magnetic sensor, the iPad won’t be able to sleep and wake when using a Smart Cover. It may also cause the power button to not be able to sleep and wake the iPad. AssistiveTouch may also lose its sleep and wake functionality. Without a magnetic sensor, holding down the power button to prompt the power off slider will still wake the screen. The home button will also still wake the screen. | | '''Transferring the magnetic sensor requires microsoldering and board level repairadvanced soldering skills.''' The magnetic sensor cable is soldered to the display assembly. Make sure to follow '''[[Topic:Soldering#Section_Safety_Procedures|soldering safety procedures|new_window=true]]''' such as wearing eye protection, working in a well-ventilated area, and washing your hands with soap and water after soldering. | | | '''For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device.''' This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]]. | | | Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the guide procedure. |
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