Apple iPad Air 2, A1566 (2014) - Volume keys

Guide with all the necessary steps for you to change the volume keys of the Apple iPad Air 2 (A1566) yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1

iPad Air 2
Screen: IPS LED 9.7 inches
Resolution: 2048x1536 pixels (264 ppi)
Processor: A8X (64 bits, 3 cores) / Coprocessor M8
RAM: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 16/64/128 GB (without microSD)
Battery: 27.3 Wh
Version: SO iOS 8
Connectivity: Wireless 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, LTE and NFC
Chambers: 8 MP (f2.4) Video 1080p / 1.2 MP (f2.2) Video 720p
Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 X 6.1 mm
Weight: 437/444 grams
Additional features: Touch ID

Before you start, make sure the iPad is turned off.

Step 2 Opening

To access the interior of the iPad, we must take off the screen. It has a strip of double-sided adhesive on the entire frame. We will apply heat to soften the adhesive and peel off easily.

We recommend the Hot Glass, a blanket filled with a gel of high thermal retention, suitable for microwaves.

Simply insert the Hot Glass in the microwave for a couple of minutes (see instructions) and apply heat directly to the screen.

Step 3

If you have the special thermal tablecloth for tablets, just put the iPad on it, with the screen facing down and adjust the thermostat between 50 and 60 º C.

Step 4

Hold the screen with the suction cup.

Insert the tip of the prong under the glass and go around the contour to detach the adhesive.

Place thicker tines in the wedge-shaped areas.

Step 5

Separate the screen by pulling the suction cup leaving the lower part (where the home button is) by the data flexes.

Handle gently so as not to damage the data flexes.

Step 6

Remove the metal shield covering the connectors, secured by 3 Phillips screws.

Step 7

Disconnect the data flexes from the motherboard and separate the screen.

Step 8 Upper shield

Remove the upper metal shield, held by 4 Phillips screws.

Step 9 Rear camera

Unplug the rear camera from the motherboard and remove it by pushing it out with the opening tool.

Step 10 Flex with volume buttons and microphone

Remove the 5 Phillips screws that we pointed out in the photos.

Step 11

Remove the small metal shield that covers the connector.

Unplug the connector from the motherboard.

Step 12

Peel off the bottom of the flex from the back shell.

Step 13

Separate the plastic support to which the push buttons are attached.

Step 14 Volume keys

Finally, remove the volume keys.

Video Tutorial summary

In this video you can watch a quick summary of the tutorial, but we recommend to follow the complete tutorial, with its explanations and detailed images.
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