When your iPad screen cracks or becomes unresponsive, it can disrupt your daily routines, especially if you rely on it for both work and entertainment. Step one to fix this issue is to power off the device to prevent short circuits when disconnecting internal components. Next, gently heat the edges of the screen to loosen the adhesive, which will help remove the glass. Carefully lift the digitizer, then unscrew and remove the metal shield plate before disconnecting the digitizer and LCD cables from the logic board.

Once the broken parts are removed, replace them with a new digitizer or LCD, ensuring all connections are properly secured. Cleaning the frame comes next, followed by fastening the screen back in position. These steps help ensure a safe and successful iPad 6th generation screen repair, making it a reliable iPad repair process overall.

7 Steps To Repair an iPad 6th Gen Screen  

Tools required for the repair are a replacement digitizer (with a home button and adhesive), new LCD, an iOpener or heat gun, plastic opening picks, screwdriver, spudger, tweezers, and ESD-safe gloves or wrist strap. Follow these steps to repair your 6th-generation iPad screen.

Note: Touch ID will be disabled if the original home button is not reused.

1. Switch Off the Device

Turning off the iPad is integral as it prevents short-circuits. 

  • Turn off the iPad using the button on the top edge of the device.  
  • You will see “Slide to Power Off.” Slide to power off the device.  

See if the screen is black to ensure the device is powered off completely.  

2. Warm the Screen Edges  

You must warm the edges to loosen the adhesive and remove the screen.  

  • Use a heat gun, iOpener, or hair dryer to provide constant heat over the screen edges.
  • Proceed slowly, starting with the right side as it’s the safest region to work on (fewer internal components underneath).  

Carefully heat each section for 30–60 seconds, moving continuously to avoid overheating any one spot.

3. Disconnect the LCD and the Digitizer

Before proceeding, disconnect the battery from the logic board to avoid any risk of short circuits. Since the digitizer cables are located on the left side, it should open like a book from right to left.

  • Carefully lift the digitizer while watching over the connected ribbon cables, which are still connected.
  • Identify the metal shield plate that shields the digitizer and LCD connector, and remove it using a screwdriver. 
  • After removing the shield, use a spudger to disconnect the digitizer, home button, and LCD ribbon cables from the logic board.

After all the cables have been detached, you can completely remove the broken digitizer and/or LCD.

4. Pry Open the Digitizer

Once the desired temperature is reached, begin separating the glass digitizer from the iPad’s frame.  

  • Suction cups work best near the edges for the gentle lifting of the glass.  
  • Place a plastic opening pick (or a guitar pick if available) in the gap as it opens.
  • Take care while using the pick around edges because working too fast may crack the glass further.  
  • Avoid prying on the bottom (home button) and right edge (digitizer cables) to prevent tearing important ribbon cables.

Keep going around the iPad till the digitizer is freely separated from all sides of the frame. 

5. Remove the Damaged Parts

Perform the following steps to remove the damaged parts: 

  • If only the glass had been shattered, replacing the digitizer without removing the LCD would have been possible. 
  • If the LCD is defective too (black screen, vertical or horizontal colored lines appearing across the screen, or dead pixels), then unscrew it carefully. 
  • Unscrew and lift the LCD carefully after disconnecting the battery to prevent any short circuits.

During this process, be mindful of the battery and internal parts to prevent bending or puncturing them. 

6. Install the New Digitizer (and/or LCD)

The new digitizer is installed by:

  • Connecting its corresponding logic board connectors with the new cables. 
  • If the LCD is being replaced, it must be aligned with its screw holes, connected display cable, and screwed.
  • Secure the metal connector shield back.

Before closing the iPad, turn it on to confirm the functionality of the touch features, display, and home button. If everything looks good, proceed to the next step.

7. Reseal the iPad

After confirming the screen functions properly, proceed to resealing the iPad.

  • To ensure a clean surface, gently scrape off any remaining adhesive residue around the frame with tweezers or isopropyl alcohol.
  • Put new adhesive strips or screen adhesive on the borders of the frame.
  • Carefully align the new digitizer with the iPad body.
  • Applying even pressure across the screen surface, hold down gently to secure the screen.

To help the adhesive bond strongly, you can place the iPad under some books or use screen clamps for about 30 minutes.

Conclusion  

Successfully repairing the screen of the 6th-generation iPad begins with a series of steps. To begin, power off the iPad, use gentle heat on the screen edges to loosen the adhesive seal, and lift the digitizer. Proceed with prying while carefully disconnecting the internal cables and removing the broken glass or display. 

This is followed by fitting the new parts in, conducting function tests, and resealing after removing the damaged parts. This process ensures safe iPad 6th generation screen repair, offering optimal functionality. For professional assistance, contact GadgetFix for technical expertise to perform screen repairs and replacements.