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iPad Mini Wi-Fi Teardown

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  • iPad Mini Repairability: 2 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair).

  • The LCD and glass are not fused together and can be replaced independently.

  • The battery is not soldered to the logic board or other components.

  • Teeny-tiny screws can be easily misplaced if you're not careful. Don't sneeze too hard while taking them off.

  • Copious amounts of adhesive hold many components in place -- front glass, logic board, battery, front camera, back camera, ribbon cables -- making repair extremely difficult.

  • The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins.

  • Hidden screws mean you'll need to be very diligent when trying to remove internal components.

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