Hi guys, welcome back to another Hugh Jeffreys video. Today, iphone 4 prices were tackling a well-abused iPad Pro sent in by a viewer. The back is covered in deep scratches and dents, making it look like it was dragged across concrete. The front display is shattered, barely holding on, and the home button has fallen inside, rendering it non-functional.

#### Background

The viewer, Happy Phone from Gemana, Australia, bought the iPad for fifty dollars. It had a screen that was beyond shattered. After replacing the display, they only used it for a week before dropping it on concrete, resulting in the damage we see here. This is a first-generation iPad Pro with 32GB of storage, iphone 4 prices running iOS 13.0 beta. While the iPad still somewhat functions, the fingerprint reader is disabled, and the touch input doesnt work in all areas.

#### Initial Inspection

Taking a closer look, the home buttons bracket is loose, and there seems to be a piece of paper jammed inside. As this iPad was donated, I decided to go all out and replace all the damaged parts to make it look new again. Thanks to iFixit for sponsoring this video and supplying a new display. You can get parts, tools, and guides at iFixit.com/Jeffreys.

#### Disassembly

Getting inside the iPad was easier than usual due to the poorly attached display, which I could just lift off. Inside, it was missing screws and had damage to the shields. The old adhesive wasnt properly cleaned off, explaining why the display didnt hold.

Next, I removed the front display, taking out the two screws holding its bracket and disconnecting its flex cables. After removing any remaining glass around the perimeter, I unfastened all screws on the bracket over the logic board. There was also a missing screw here, requiring me to find replacements later.

After disconnecting the battery, I tackled the speaker assembly, which was held in with incredibly strong adhesive and several cables. It required careful prying to avoid damage. Following this, I removed the headphone jack to clear the path for the speaker assembly.

#### Logic Board and Battery

Removing the logic board was challenging due to the adhesive holding it down. I unplugged all connecting cables, taking extra care around the soldered charging port and upper flex cable. The battery was similarly glued down, requiring a significant amount of alcohol to break down the adhesive.

#### The Setback

Everything was going according to plan until I encountered the smart connector port. Despite being held in with a bracket, it was glued in beyond anything Id seen. No method I tried could dislodge it, and eventually, the cable broke off. This halted the project for 12 months until I could find a replacement. Many months later, I found one on iFixit, allowing the project to continue.

#### Continuing the Restoration

Proceeding with the restoration, I removed the remaining components from the old frame, including the speakers, antenna, and various buttons. The magnets used for Apple cases were espe. Despite the difficulties, Im happy with the result.

Thanks to Happy Phone for sending in this iPad, and thanks to you for watching. If you liked what you saw, hit the subscribe button and check out the tablet playlist for more videos like this one. If you're looking for used devices, check out my website, link in the description. Thats all for this video, and Ill catch you next time.