iPad mini (A20 Pro) Touch ID
Before You Begin
Warning
Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin.
Caution
Turn off the device. The iPad must be turned off before beginning this repair. Failure to do so will result in damage to the display and other parts.
Remove the following part before you begin:
Tools
Crosshead 44 mm half-moon bit
ESD-safe tweezers
Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes
Nylon probe (black stick)
Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm)
Torque driver (teal, 0.75 kgf cm)
Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.
Important
If you replace this part, it’s required to run Repair Assistant in order to enable security features. Repair Assistant will be available on the device after you’ve completed all reassembly steps.
Removal
Note: If you’ve already completed the removal steps, skip to reassembly.
If you’re removing the Touch ID from a Wi-Fi model, continue to step 2. If you’re removing the Touch ID from a Wi-Fi + Cellular model, skip to step 3.
Wi-Fi models only: Use a torque driver and crosshead bit to remove 10 crosshead screws from the logic board cowling. Then complete the entire step before continuing to the next step.
Slowly lift the logic board cowling to peel the camera logic board tape off the camera. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.
Note: The camera logic board tape is attached to both the camera and the logic board cowling.
Wi-Fi + Cellular models only: Use a torque driver and crosshead bit to remove 13 crosshead screws from the logic board cowling. Then complete the entire step before continuing to the next step.
Slowly lift the logic board cowling to peel the camera logic board tape off the camera. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.
Note: The camera logic board tape is attached to both the camera and the logic board cowling.
Use a torque driver and crosshead bit to remove one crosshead screw from the top button cowling. Then complete the entire step before continuing to the next step.
Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.
Lift the end of the Touch ID flex cable off the connector on the top button flex cable.
Use the black stick to lift one end of the retainer clip. Pull the retainer clip to remove it. Then push the top button and Touch ID sensor out of the enclosure.
Important
Lift only one end of the retainer clip before pulling the clip free.
Push the Touch ID sensor out from inside the enclosure.
Reassembly
Use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes to clean any residual adhesive from the top button area of the enclosure.
- Caution: Don’t touch the ambient light sensors while cleaning the top button area.
Install the top button and Touch ID sensor into the enclosure.
Route the Touch ID flex cable through the enclosure slot.
Push the button slightly inward. Insert the retainer clip onto one end of the Touch ID sensor. Then snap the retainer clip onto the other end to secure it.
Important
If the retainer clip is damaged, replace the clip.
Ensure that the button is fully seated in the enclosure before inserting the retainer clip.
Press the end of the Touch ID flex cable to the connector on the top button flex cable.
Position the top button cowling over the top button flex cable. Use the green torque driver and crosshead bit to install one new crosshead screw into the top button cowling.
Wi-Fi models only: One screw (452-13497)
Wi-Fi + Cellular models only: One screw (452-13986)
Lift the end of the power button flex cable off the connector. Don’t lift the flex cable off the support foam.
Press and hold the power button flex cable. Then use the black stick to gently pry the support foam with the flex cable to access the camera grounding tape.
Important: Ensure that the support foam stays attached to the flex cable.
Peel the camera grounding tape off the enclosure. Then use the black stick to clean any residual adhesive from the enclosure.
Peel the adhesive liner off the replacement camera grounding tape. Install the camera grounding tape over the camera and onto the enclosure.
Peel the remaining camera grounding tape liner. Adhere the grounding tape to the enclosure.
Lower the power button flex cable with the support foam so the foam rests on the grounding tape. Then press the end of the power button flex cable to the connector.
Peel the remaining camera logic board tape off the logic board cowling.
Peel the adhesive liner off the replacement camera logic board tape. Install the camera logic board tape on the logic board cowling.
Position the logic board cowling over the logic board.
Wi-Fi models only: Use the green torque driver and crosshead bit to install nine new crosshead screws into the logic board cowling.
Six screws (452-14096)
Two screws (452-11647)
One screw (452-14264)
Wi-Fi + Cellular models only: Use the green torque driver and crosshead bit to install 12 new crosshead screws into the logic board cowling.
Nine screws (452-14096)
Two screws (452-11647)
One screw (452-14264)
Use the teal torque driver and crosshead bit to install one new crosshead screw (452-14149) into the logic board cowling.
Peel the remaining adhesive liner off the replacement camera logic board tape. Install the camera logic board tape on the camera.
Peel the adhesive liner off the replacement camera foam. Install the camera foam onto the camera as shown. Then remove the liner.
Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:
Important
After you’ve completed all reassembly steps, Repair Assistant will be available on the device and is required to enable security features. Learn how to initiate Repair Assistant.
Note: If you haven’t run Repair Assistant, the device’s parts and service history may show a part status of “finish repair,” and Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair may show a part status of “unknown.”