iPad mini (A17 Pro) USB-C Connector

Before You Begin

Warning

Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin.

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • 8.3-inch repair tray

  • JCIS bit for crosshead screws

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm)

Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.

Removal

Note: If you’ve already completed the removal steps, skip to reassembly.

  1. Use a torque driver and the JCIS bit to remove the two crosshead screws from the USB-C connector. Set aside the screws.

  2. Lift the end of the USB-C connector flex cable off the connector.

    • Peel the USB-C connector flex cable off the enclosure.

    • Lift the USB-C connector out of the enclosure.

Reassembly

  1. Use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes to clean all residual adhesive from the enclosure.

  2. Remove the adhesive liners from the replacement USB-C connector and USB-C connector flex cable.

  3. Press the USB-C connector to adhere it to the enclosure.

  4. Press the end of the USB-C connector flex cable to the connector.

  5. Use the green torque driver and JCIS bit to install two new crosshead screws (452-06436) into the USB-C connector.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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