Introduction
Prereq only for adhesive strips.
Tools
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Remove the two 2.1 mm Phillips #00 Phillips screws securing the home button control board to the home button mounting bracket.
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Wedge the flat edge of a plastic opening tool in between the right end of the home button control board and the home button mounting bracket.
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Depress the plastic opening tool downwards to pry the adhesive securing the home button control board from the home button mounting bracket.
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Use the flat edge of a spudger to scrape the old adhesive off the bottom right corner of the front panel assembly.
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Insert the two 2.1 mm Phillips #00 Phillips screws back into the home button control board to secure it against the home button mounting bracket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
I have just replaced the adhesive on an iPad 4 and did not need to remove and replace the home button. There seemed no reason to remove the button because the adhesive strips did not encroach on the button mount. Removing adhesive is aided by rubbing it with iso propyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) after striping back the plastic film that covers it. It would be nice if the adhesive would come away with the plastic film but this does not happen even with gentle heat. If you use shart instruments to remove the adhesive its very easy to damage the underlying paint.
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