--- title: "iPad Air (3rd generation) Battery Replacement Guide | UWS" description: "iPad Air (3rd generation) Battery Replacement guide with preparation, tools, illustrated repair resources, reassembly and functional checks. Get help from UWS in Tustin." canonical: https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/repair-guides/apple/ipad-air-3rd-generation/battery-replacement --- Ultimate Repair Hub · DIY Guide # iPad Air (3rd generation) Battery Replacement Use this guide for replacement of a worn or faulty battery. Rule out a bad charger and software-related drain first, and back up the device before opening it. [Check Parts Availability](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/repair-parts?brand=apple&model=ipad-air-3rd-generation)[Book Professional Repair](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/appointment)[Request Quote](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/get-a-quote) Difficulty Advanced Repair sequence 5 steps Final checks 4 checks Opens from Display 1. [Home](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/) › 2. [DIY Repair Guides](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/repair-guides) › 3. [Apple iPad](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/repair-guides/ipad) › 4. [iPad Air (3rd generation)](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/repair-guides/apple/ipad-air-3rd-generation) › 5. Battery Replacement ## Tools - Clampy - Anti-Clamp - Opening Tool - Plastic Cards - Suction Handle - Opening Picks (Set of 6) - Battery Blocker - iOpener - Tweezers - Phillips #00 Screwdriver - Spudger - Masking Tape - Adhesive remover specified in the procedure - Isopropyl Alcohol - Packing Tape - Safety Glasses - Deck of Cards - Coffee Filters or a lint-free cloth ## 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. ## Table of contents 1. [1. Before you begin](#prepare) 2. [2. Repair sequence](#steps) 3. [3. Illustrated resources](#walkthrough) 4. [4. Final checks](#checks) ## 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 Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-us/108043) Battery 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. [Apple battery safety and workspace setup](https://support.apple.com/en-us/121828) The selected battery walkthrough documents the Wi-Fi version. Cellular routing is not interchangeable; use a matching cellular procedure or professional service. ## Repair sequence The selected procedure below contains the detailed illustrated steps, including removal, reassembly notes and model-variant differences. Choose the matching Wi-Fi/cellular version and component before starting. 1. 1 ### Match the procedure and part iPad Air (3rd generation) uses Lightning. Confirm the exact generation, screen size and connectivity variant. Compare the replacement assembly with the source’s parts list. 2. 2 ### Prepare and open Back up the iPad, unplug it, power it off and follow the source’s battery-discharge requirement. Read the entire illustrated procedure before cutting adhesive. Keep cables supported and all screws organized. Create an opening gapRepair photo 1 of 2 · iPad Air 3[Robert Boyd and contributors · View source step ↗](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPad+Air+3+Battery+Replacement/144255#s228930)The source may reuse photographs from a related variant. Follow its model-specific notes and compare cable routing before lifting parts. ![iPad Air 3 Battery Replacement: Create an opening gap (repair photo)](https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/dXwytgcbeMBtyPIK.large) Create an opening gap · Robert Boyd and contributors 3. 3 ### Complete the illustrated replacement Follow the selected battery procedure in order. Observe every isolation, adhesive and connector caution in the source. Stop when the hardware or cable layout does not match the selected variant. Remove the batteryRepair photo 1 of 1 · iPad Air 3[Robert Boyd and contributors · View source step ↗](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPad+Air+3+Battery+Replacement/144255#s292335)The source may reuse photographs from a related variant. Follow its model-specific notes and compare cable routing before lifting parts. ![iPad Air 3 Battery Replacement: Remove the battery (repair photo)](https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/opMPkr4igSGsvQYc.large) Remove the battery · Robert Boyd and contributors 4. 4 ### Reassemble Follow the source’s reverse-order instructions and special reassembly notes. Fit fresh specified adhesive, restore all shields/grounds and inspect for loose screws and trapped cables. Do not force a display that will not sit flush. 5. 5 ### Verify the repair Complete the checklist below. If a function fails, power down before inspecting a connection. Do not continue charging a device that becomes abnormally hot. ## Illustrated repair resources ### iPad Air 3 Battery Replacement Robert Boyd and contributors · 64 illustrated steps The source may reuse photographs from a related variant. Follow its model-specific notes and compare cable routing before lifting parts. [Open the complete illustrated procedure](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPad+Air+3+Battery+Replacement/144255) Open the complete procedure for every detailed step, model-specific precaution and reassembly note. ## Final checks Use this checklist after reassembly. These checkboxes are a working aid and reset when you leave the guide. Confirm that the iPad starts and the battery percentage rises on a known-good charger.Check standby and normal-use behavior for unexpected shutdowns or unusual heat.Inspect the display perimeter: it must sit flush without battery pressure or a loose battery inside.Test touch, cameras, speakers, microphones and original biometric function after reassembly. Recycle the removed battery through an appropriate battery collection service. ## Prefer a professional repair? Get help with diagnosis, parts compatibility or installation. [Book Professional Repair](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/appointment)[Request Quote](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/get-a-quote) 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. Parts for this repair ### iPad Air (3rd generation) Contact us to confirm the correct part, compatibility and availability for this repair. [Check Parts Availability](https://ultimatewirelesssolutions.com/repair-parts?brand=apple&model=ipad-air-3rd-generation) ### Want us to do it? Ask about iPad Air (3rd generation) battery replacement in Tustin. 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