The audio port has a loose connection

In this guide, we show you how to replace your iPad mini 2’s defective audio jack on your own. You need this repair if the headphone output has a loose connection, or remote control of the headset isn’t working.

Required tools

  • Heat gun

    Heat gun

    You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.

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  • For storing screws

    For storing screws

    We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.

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  • Menda ESD Spudger

    Menda ESD Spudger

    You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.

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  • Pick Set

    Pick Set

    You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.

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  • Steel Laboratory Spatula

    Steel Laboratory Spatula

    You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.

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  • Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.

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Getting started with the repair of your iPad mini 2

If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.

18 steps
  1. Inserting the picks

    iPad mini 2 - Inserting the picks 01
    iPad mini 2 - Inserting the picks 02
    iPad mini 2 - Inserting the picks 03
    iPad mini 2 - Inserting the picks 04
    iPad mini 2 - Inserting the picks 05
    iPad mini 2 - Inserting the picks 06

    The iPad mini 2’s touchscreen is glued firmly in place. To detach it, you have to constantly heat it with a heat gun so the glue will soften (see figures 1 and 2). Make sure you only heat the edge of the display. Then you have to insert a plastic pick into the gap between the frame and the display to detach the adhesive.

    1. Turn off the iPad.
    2. Start with the left and right sides, where there’s only a small adhesive strip. Insert a laboratory spatula about 4 millimeters between the aluminum frame and the display frame (see figure 3). Be very careful to avoid damaging the LCD under them or the touchscreen with the spatula. Alternatively, you can lift the glass with a suction cup. At the same time, insert a pick between the aluminum frame and the display frame.

    Once you’ve inserted the first pick, you can lift the screen slightly. Continue heating the edge of the display during this process.

    Now use more picks to work your way around the display one time (see figures 4 and 5).

    Don’t work on the side where the Home button is until the next step. The important flexible flat cables under it could get damaged.

  2. Lifting the touchscreen

    iPad mini 2 - Lifting the touchscreen 01
    iPad mini 2 - Lifting the touchscreen 02
    1. As soon as you’ve finished with the upper part of the glass, you can slowly lift the screen at the part where the FaceTime camera is. At the same time, heat the bottom of the iPad mini 2 where the Home button is (see figure 1). You should be able to feel the glue slowly coming undone while you continue to carefully lift and heat the screen.
    2. Once the glue is fully dissolved, you can lift the screen all the way, fold it over and set it down (see figure 2). Make sure you don’t stretch the LCD and touchscreen cables too much.Avoid getting fingerprints on the LCD. If necessary, you can wear latex gloves.
  3. Removing the LCD screws

    iPad mini 2 - Removing the LCD screws 01
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the LCD screws 02
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the LCD screws 03
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the LCD screws 04
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the LCD screws 05
    1. First remove the adhesive strips at the four corners of your iPad. There are screws below them (see figure 1).
      There are also magnets to hold the Smart Cover in place.
    2. Now remove the three stickers from the LCD (see figures 2 to 4).
    3. Then unscrew the four Phillips screws.
      3 x 3.3 mm Phillips screws
      1 x 4.5 mm Phillips screw
  4. Lifting the LCD

    iPad mini 2 - Lifting the LCD 01
    iPad mini 2 - Lifting the LCD 02
    1. The LCD is lightly glued to the rear panel all along the sides. Carefully insert the laboratory spatula at the edges between the silver rear panel and the LCD to slowly detach the glue (see figures 1 and 2).
    Make sure you don’t bend the LCD too much.
  5. Removing the rear panel

    iPad mini 2 - Removing the rear panel 01
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the rear panel 02
    1. There are seven identical Phillips screws holding the silver rear panel in place. Remove them.
      7 x 1.7 mm Phillips screws
    2. Now lift the rear panel and remove it.
  6. Disconnecting the battery connector

    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the battery connector 01
    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the battery connector 02
    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the battery connector 03
    1. Now remove the three Phillips screws from the silver cable cover (see figure 1).
      2 x 1.3 mm Phillips screws
      1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw
    2. Then lift the cover to remove it (see figure 2).
    3. Now carefully lift off the battery connector by inserting the flat end of the ESD spudger slightly below the connector (see figure 3). If you don’t have a spudger, you can also try using your fingernail.
      You can also go ahead and remove the battery at this point by skipping ahead to step 13, but we don’t recommend it because you could damage other parts during removal.
  7. Disconnecting the display cables

    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the display cables 01
    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the display cables 02
    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the display cables 03
    1. Disconnect the LCD connector (see figure 1). Be very careful. Insert the flat end of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lift it up. Now you can remove the LCD.
    2. Disconnect the touchscreen connector (see figure 2). Once again, be very careful.
      The cable is still lightly glued in place. Use the spudger to detach the glue (see figure 3).
  8. Disconnecting the FaceTime camera

    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the FaceTime camera 01
    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the FaceTime camera 02
    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the FaceTime camera 03
    iPad mini 2 - Disconnecting the FaceTime camera 04
    1. Remove the sticker over the camera’s plug connection (see figure 1).
    2. There are two flat metal bars under it. Set them aside (see figure 2).
    3. Then disconnect the camera connector by placing the flat end of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lifting it up (see figure 3).
    4. The front camera is still stuck to the microphone with a foam support frame. Using the laboratory spatula, carefully detach the support frame from the cable under it (see figure 4).
  9. Removing the microphone

    iPad mini 2 - Removing the microphone 01
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the microphone 02
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the microphone 03
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the microphone 04
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the microphone 05
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the microphone 06
    1. Remove the sticker over the plug connections (see figure 1).
    2. Carefully flip over the little black rocker switch on the logic board using the spudger (see figure 2).
    3. Then carefully pull off the microphone cable’s connector using tweezers or your fingers (see figure 3).
    4. Using the laboratory spatula, carefully detach the cable set from the enclosure (see figures 4 and 5) and then remove it (see figure 6).
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  11. Removing the audio jack

    iPad mini 2 - Removing the audio jack 01
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the audio jack 02
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the audio jack 03
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the audio jack 04
    iPad mini 2 - Removing the audio jack 05
    1. Remove the sticker over the headphone cable connection (see figure 1).
    2. There are two flat metal bars under it. Set them aside.
    3. Then disconnect the connector by placing the flat end of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lifting it up (see figure 2).
    4. Now unscrew the Phillips screw (see figure 3).
      1 x 4.3 mm Phillips screw
    5. Then insert the spudger under the entire length of the cable (see figure 4).
    6. Now you can remove the headphone output (see figure 5).
  12. Installing the audio jack

    iPad mini 2 - Installing the audio jack 01
    iPad mini 2 - Installing the audio jack 02
    iPad mini 2 - Installing the audio jack 03
    1. Install the new cable set in the original location (see figure 1) and gently press it into the enclosure.
    2. Screw the cable set in place (see figure 2).
      1 x 4.3 mm Phillips screw
    3. Connect the connector, put the two flat metal bars back over it and put the sticker back on (see figure 3).
  13. Installing the microphone

    iPad mini 2 - Installing the microphone 01
    iPad mini 2 - Installing the microphone 02
    iPad mini 2 - Installing the microphone 03
    iPad mini 2 - Installing the microphone 04
    1. Install the new cable set in the original location (see figure 1) and gently press it into the enclosure.
    2. Reconnect the microphone cable using a pair of tweezers (see figure 2) and flip the little rocker switch over again (see figure 3).
    3. Now put the sticker back on (see figure 4).
  14. Installing the FaceTime camera

    iPad mini 2 - Installing the FaceTime camera 01
    iPad mini 2 - Installing the FaceTime camera 02
    1. Take the foam support frame from the old camera and put it back in the original location.
    2. Connect the connector and put the two flat metal bars back over it (see figure 1).
    3. Now put the sticker back on (see figure 2).
  15. Connecting the cables

    iPad mini 2 - Connecting the cables 01
    iPad mini 2 - Connecting the cables 02
    1. Connect the new touchscreen’s cable and gently press it on at the point where it was glued on.
    2. Now you can install the LCD cable again (see figure 2).
  16. Connecting the battery

    iPad mini 2 - Connecting the battery 01
    iPad mini 2 - Connecting the battery 02
    1. Now connect the battery connector again.
    2. Put the silver cover back on and screw it in place (see figure 2).

    2 x 1.3 mm Phillips screws
    1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw

  17. Attaching the rear panel

    iPad mini 2 - Attaching the rear panel 01
    1. Put the rear panel back in and screw it in place.
    2. 7 x 1.7 mm Phillips screws
  18. Attaching the LCD

    iPad mini 2 - Attaching the LCD 01
    iPad mini 2 - Attaching the LCD 02
    1. Now put the LCD back in the frame.Make sure you don’t leave any fingerprints on the display. If necessary, we recommend using latex gloves.
    2. Now fasten the four Phillips screws and make sure the magnets are positioned correctly.
      3 x 3 mm Phillips screws
      1 x 4.5 mm Phillips screw
    3. Attach the adhesive strips to the LCD again (see figure 2).
  19. Attaching the touchscreen

    iPad mini 2 - Attaching the touchscreen 01
    iPad mini 2 - Attaching the touchscreen 02
    1. Now you can attach the screen again. First peel the protective film off the inside of the screen and see if there are any fingerprints.

      Make sure there are no fingerprints or dust on the LCD. Remove any fingerprints with a microfiber cleaning cloth. You can use an air compressor or compressed air spray to blow away the dust.
    2. Now remove the protective strips from the adhesive strip.
    3. Then put on the touchscreen quickly but precisely so no new dust can settle on the LCD.
    4. Press on the screen at the edges and then weight it down for a long time, for example with a few books, so it’s pressed firmly onto the enclosure.
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