Tools
- Exact model’s repair tray, opening fixture and adhesive alignment equipment
- ESD-safe tweezers and nylon probe
- Specified screwdriver bits and torque drivers
- Fresh model-specific adhesive, tapes, foams and replacement screws
- Adhesive activation roller; eye protection and appropriate gloves
Parts and supplies
Confirm the replacement part and the source's complete supply list for your exact model and Wi-Fi or cellular variant before starting.
Display adhesive is normally replaced after opening. Follow the source's requirements for screws, tape, foam and calibration.
Before you begin
Confirm the model in Settings → General → About and match the screen size and Wi-Fi or cellular version. A similar-looking iPad can have different cables, screws and replacement parts.
Identify your iPad with AppleBattery and glass precautions
Back up your data and disconnect all accessories. Follow the selected source's discharge and power-isolation instructions before opening. A swollen, dented, punctured or unusually hot battery needs specialist handling; do not heat, bend or pry it. Protect your eyes from broken glass. Power down before adjusting an internal connection.
Repair sequence
Use the linked Apple illustrations alongside the sequence below. They specify the screw map, tool settings, cable routing and adhesive placement. The complete removal and reassembly procedure opens on Apple Support.
Open the device
Fully discharge the battery and complete the linked display-removal procedure first. Stop if the cell is damaged.
Display connection locations for accessApple diagram 1 of 1 Release the battery
Remove the battery-connector screw. Stretch-release all 11 adhesive strips using the order and pull direction in Apple’s diagram. Keep tweezers away from the cell pouch.
Battery adhesive locations and release orderApple diagram 1 of 2 Handle broken adhesive safely
Retrieve an accessible broken tab carefully. If a strip cannot be retrieved, use only the insertion points pictured by Apple where adhesive has already been removed; never force a tool underneath the cell.
Broken adhesive: permitted access pointsApple diagram 1 of 1 Prepare and fit a new battery
Remove the released battery. Clear loose parts and old adhesive from the enclosure without wetting flex cables. Keep the new battery’s upper protective cover in place while aligning and seating its connector.
Replacement battery alignmentApple diagram 1 of 1 Secure the battery
Fit the specified new connector screw with the black 0.35 kgf·cm driver. Activate each adhesive strip with the roller as illustrated; avoid the protected areas. Remove the protective cover.
Battery adhesive activationApple diagram 1 of 1 Reassemble and charge
Refit the display using fresh adhesive. Check that the battery is secure, charge briefly, then perform the tests below. A loose battery requires reopening and replacement as directed by Apple.
Illustrated repair resources
Apple Support · official illustrated instructions
iPad Air 13-inch (M4) — Battery
Keep the full illustrated procedure open while working. Follow its numbered diagrams, variant-specific branches, screw specifications and reassembly notes. These original diagrams are provided on Apple's website.
Final checks
Use this checklist after reassembly. These checkboxes are a working aid and reset when you leave the guide.
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UWS organizes these repair steps and checks with credited third-party repair resources. Source demonstrations are not a UWS technician sign-off. Follow the full source procedure for the exact variant. No repair restores a guaranteed factory seal, and replacement-part functions depend on the part and any required calibration.