Official iPad 3 Screen/Digitizer Replacement & Instructions 

If you are going to do it yourself - replace your screen/digitizer on an iPad 3 - this is the best video to watch. Yes - it is long - but a lot of the shorter ones skip over the detail really necessary. This is the best of many. Wished I had watched it before I started!

i just fixed up my old ipad 3 with this tutorial at 2021 given a new life to this device at least i can watch netflix there ahahah, sending regards from china

This was super helpful. My son used your video to fix my iPad. It took a long time but it was worth it. Thanks for posting the video. My iPad was shattered in many pieces so we placed packing tape on the center to keep as much of it from popping out and that helped. He also wore a long sleeve shirt after one of the piece of glass cut his arm a bit. You really need steady hands to do this work.

This is a great video! My iPad 3 completely shattered, so much so that I could see the screws to the LED screen and remove it without removing the digitizer. I bought a replacement screen and was able to perfectly fix it with this video, thank you!!

amazingly detailed and perfect video. makes it seem harder than it is because the detail is perfect. thanks for posting.

I’m going to be replacing my screen soon, and this makes me feel confident enough to do so :) thank you for being so detailed, and explaining so well

Thanks for taking the time to make this in-depth video. My broken glass on my ipad is now repaired and working wonderfully.

Thank you for this step by step with you verbally explaining what to do and what not to do.

I used that video to do my first replacement. Worked very well. Thanks for the brief description, especially about the cable part.

Excellent video. Good and timely zoom-ins. Good lighting and narration. Thank you sir. This will be my guide!

Thanks for sharing your detailed directions and advice on iPad screen replacement that I successfully followed to the 'letter'. My screen replacement went reasonably well with the minor exception that my particular digitiser connection tab had white lines on top that did not disappear when inserted into the connector. After several attempts to push the connection tab deeper into the connector, with due consideration 'not to distort, the tab too much and measurement comparison with the original, I concluded that it was fully engaged, even though the lines remained visible. Clearly this fact must vary slightly according to the manufacturer of the replacement digitiser. The next issue arose prior to completely fitting the digitiser during testing for full function. My experience was that the digitiser did not appear to work consistently well, so I stripped the iPad down several times assuming the connection was suspect (as described above). In the end I decided I had nothing to lose by finishing off and completing the installation, I removed the inner screen protector, peeled off all adhesive strips and securely fitted the new screen only to find everything worked fine. I assume it's function must have been compromised by leaving the protector film in place. So now having heated up the screen rim I've left it under pressure overnight to ensure good seal and will test it further tomorrow. I reviewed several other video!s on the same topic and thought yours was the most comprehensive guide. Most don't mention disconnecting the battery that could be important as it would be easy to inadvertently catch the 'on' button when moving the iPad about in the process.

Just watched the video,gave me loads of confidence,so cracked on . Wonder if my grandfather would have been able to mend my iPad 🤔

Thanks again for a great video, well done. Nice trick with the guitar pick too!

Such an excellent tutorial. Thank you so much for explaining and demonstrating so thoroughly. I fixed my daughters ipad2 (which required an ipad 3 screen and digitixer for some reason????) and she is over the moon. Thanks again. :-)

Perfect tutorial thank you saved me a big repair bill. I missed a step with tucking the cable till it snapped into place and could not get it to close but went back and you covered that too .A1

Got a $10,- replacement from the bay, followed most of your guide plus had to move the button / camera-shield to the new digitizer. Definitely one of the most complex repairs I have ever done… Ripping apart my 2011 27" iMac is almost child's play compared to this!

Lengthy, that's because it's it is very comprehensive and very good.

Just finished replacing my cracked screen, good as new. Good product and saves lots of money.

To keep the broken glass chards under control I use some see-through shipping tape on the Ipad. This helped me in my repair/replacement of the screen/digitizer. Thanks for sharing this video.

Thank you for this informative, helpful video...I just saved about $150.

Very detailed and easy understood video !!! Thank you very much i might attempt a repair myself :) you've earned a subscriber

A Very helpful tutorial. I didn't have the nice tools but I took my time with what I had. I used nail varnish remover to remove the adhesive residue. I used a hair drier instead of a heat gun. New digitiser fitted and working.

This is an excellent tutorial. I followed this step by step and my iPad is working perfectly. Thank you

Great video. Shows everything easily and clearly, thanks!

Thank you so much for this video. You explained everything so well.

So that was a hell of a ride, but I finally did it in 2020 :). I used a regular hair dryer to heat up the edges and a small vacuum cleaner to deal with those small pieces of broken glass. The digitizer did not work in the first run, I solved the issue by rechecking the digitizer cable (white lines at it must be completely covered). Now it looks brand new and works like charm! This video was helpful! But for all beginners: it's definitely not what I would call an easy repair. It took me ages. Save your nerves and give it to the repair service of your choice.

Thanks for this very explicit and professional video great job

Wow that was real good! Thank you

Thank you, a great tutorial and could manage to do without much trouble following he steps.

Excellent video. Thank you for all of the detail.

Thank you so much. Very good explaining. Good Job !!

Perfect video. Thanks!

Extremely helpful thanks 👍🏿

I was gritting my teeth while you removed the glass...such a scary experience

Question: What about the glass particles that may have fallen into the case? Is it ok to gently vacuum them up? I worry that they might shake loose and work their way onto the LCD.

Very good and detailed presentation. You didn’t do a speedy Gonzalas, zip-sang,and a slam-dunk repair job. Question however. I have a 64gb Apple IPad. The model # is A1397 EMC2424. It’s white framed. Is what I have IPad 3? If so, I have a cracked screen that I have to replace. Also the touchscreen keyboard doesn’t fully operate. Adding to this, the home screen is locked and unable to rotate and I have no way of unlocking it.What and Where exactly can I buy a replacement part and how much will it cost? Lastly, will I loose any icons and books that are already stored in IPad? You seem to be an expert in this and also willing to be straight and honest. Thank you.

Very useful information for a lady who's going to pay someone else to do it, I know how to check it to see if everything ok, and I'm also aware of the work involved. Have subscribed and shared on Facebook Many thanks

Great video! A must watch if you attempt to fix an IPad 3. The difficulty will make your balls sweat though. I appreciate the details he shared in this video.

thanks for the video ipad is now fixed!

You did an extremely thorough accurate and excellent job of showing how to do this. It needed to be long because you’ve got people like me who have never tried this willing to try it.

Awesome video! I had to use a hair dryer, but it worked.

I loved how you explained.can you dear where can I send you my iPad Air 2 which already bought parts to put it together send it back to me all the information I need. Thank you very much

Thank you for the vid! what if the on/off button doesn't work? and how to know which Touch Screen Display Digitizer to buy for ipad 3 on amazon? you have like 100 of them... :)

Thank yuo for the video

Nice work! Better than that only if someone did it for me :-). Thanks a lot!

thanks, you're the best!

Great information. it might be old but it is functional again

thank you so much for the info.

Thank You for helping us (tinkerers) out! (The Tinkerer!)

What would I buy if I want just a screen for my iPad 3 white not like an LCD or anything like that? Is a digitizer just a screen or what's the difference between all the different kinds of screens?

Great video. Thanks

If there is a dead spot, what does that indicate? A bad digitizer or lcd? Thanks for the video

I made it! Thanks!

It is perfect work.

If I also need it to replace the battery do I have to take everything out ?

Thank you!

Excellent video. For some reason when I put mine back together the power button does not work. Any ideas?

thanks!!

Perfeksionis job ....Nice.!

very good video :)

I wonder if one could use some of those chemical hand warmers to heat the adhesive on the iPad before trying to remove the old digitizer?

Thanks

Sir can we apply tape for stick up that touch

`wery useful,thanks

Will a blow dryer work on loosing the glue?

Please tell me where can I buy the Jig Kit and the SideKick cleaner.

thank you~

I broke my connector where the screen cables slide into. Any idea of what I can do to fix it

Thanks! 👍🏼

thanks

Good job

also lookin for parts screen etc as listed in video for ipad mini 3

my display screen has the digitizer cable and other thats attached to the home button what do i connect tht too?

Dear sir can you tell me what i do i have broken my screen lock during replacement of its screen

Anyway, thanks for the excellent video. Side note: the expression "go ahead" as in You can now go ahead and unscrew the screen, can always be left out with no change. You can just say "You can now unscrew the screen". I am a student of the English language and like to go ahead and analyze English as it changes over the decades. There is no right or wrong, just curiosity. Thanks again. I can now risk trying to fix my iPad with much more chance of success.

So anyone have any ideas I just got our I pad apart and started to put it back together but the lcd doesn't light up anymore. I did gently wipe it with a microfiber before reconnecting it. Any ideas? Should I try and find a replacement?

You are a pro

i did everything correct and everything working great but the rotation not working ?

merci pour le video

can i suggest something, for broken glass, why not apply extra wide clear tape so you can remove the glass in one piece?

hey anyone know where i can buy one of those jigs for ipad mini 3..

Gracias

What can you do if you break one of the connector doors?

after doing everything on the video my touch screen doesn't work..help please

Where can I buy the sidekick?

Thanks for a great video. I've got an iPad 3 that had a smashed screen. Both glass and the screen. I've purchased a new screen, to see if the iPad charged and it started up as it should. Now I purchased new glass+digitizer. I've disconnected the battery connector while connecting the new digitizer. Connected all together, now it acts like it starts but now there is no longer a picture on the screen, just black. :( If I connect it to a pc, it recognizes the iPad. And if I try to just charge it, it acts like plugging it and out at almost the same time. U can hear that connect/disconnect sound from the iPad. Help! I probably did something wrong. Should I let it drain/discharge the batteries?

Thx

Hi i have no sound on my speaker. I already reset the settings. Whats wrong with my ipad?

I need help, I get the new screen connected and it’s all cleaned out and fixed, but I cannot even swipe to unlock. The home button works, which tells me it’s good and connected but idk why it’s like this.

anyone know`s where I can get the hobby knife (17) ?

😊 Allison's Sit iPad

Thanks, just replace glass on ipad 2

were can i get a jig kit to

Fantastic Tutorial sir. ? I have a problem I followed you to the letter ipad was working great just cracked screen so bought one and replaced Now it don't work What have I done wrong PLEASE help????????????

Too bad my iPad screen cover thingy is falling off so no issues there!😭

my ipad screen wont turn on anymore and when I plug it into my computer, it says error and comes up with a code, you know what the problem is ?

Can I put Ipad 3 screen on iPad 4?

You did a great job! I learned a lot from you. I really like that wooden holder you used for the adhesive. I will probably have to use the 15 book method though for the 24 hours. Keep up the great work. I will make sure to subscribe to your channel. Take care. The best to you always!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

I need help, I replaced glass and digitizer and I get nothing. I tried soft boot and it makes a sound every few seconds but nothing on screen please help. Thank you Ray