Follow this guide to replace the USB‑C charging port in an M4 iPad Pro 13".
Before you start this guide, try using a different cable and [guide|164721|cleaning the port] first.
You'll need replacement adhesive for both the port and screen to complete this repair.
Prepare the iPad for disassembly
⚠️ Caution: For your safety, fully discharge the battery before disassembling the device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair.
Disconnect all cables and accessories from the iPad.
Place masking tape over the following areas of the display:
The TrueDepth camera near the middle of the top edge
The ambient light sensor near the middle of the left edge
The bottom edge, where there are delicate ribbon cables under the display
💡 Note: Note that directions in this guide are given for the iPad in landscape orientation. The USB-C port is on the right edge of the iPad.
If your screen is badly cracked, [guide|140533|cover it with a layer of packing tape|new_window=true] to help the suction cup stick and prevent shards of glass from coming off.
Mark your opening picks
⚠️ Caution: While removing the display, don't insert picks more than 3.5 mm.
Mark your opening picks at 3.5 mm.
Heat the top-right corner
Apply a [guide|25705|heated iOpener|new_window=true] to the top-right corner of the screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
💡 Note: You can also use a [guide|157348|hair dryer|new_window=true] or [guide|151116|heat gun|new_window=true] to soften the adhesive, but be careful not to overheat the iPad as the screen and battery can be damaged by heat.
💡 Note: Use this same procedure for all future steps where heat is needed to soften adhesive, unless otherwise noted.
Anti-Clamp instructions
💡 Note: The next three steps show how to use the Anti-Clamp. For complete Anti-Clamp instructions, including how to work with a broken screen, [guide|152309|check out this guide|new_window=true].
💡 Note: If you don't have an Anti-Clamp, read these steps for important tips, then follow the alternate method using a suction handle, which comes after these steps.
Unlock the Anti-Clamp by pulling the blue handle backwards, away from the suction cups.
Place something under the bottom-left corner of the iPad to hold it level, then place the Anti-Clamp on your work surface and insert the top-right corner of the iPad between the Anti-Clamp's suction cups.
Hold the bottom of the Anti-Clamp and press down on the top arm to engage the suction cups.
Make sure the top and bottom suction cups are aligned, and remain aligned for this entire procedure.
Pull the blue handle forward, towards the suction cups, to engage the twist mechanism.
Turn the blue handle clockwise one full rotation or until the suction cups start to stretch.
💡 Note: If a suction cup pops off, reapply it. If needed, [guide|159595|apply some suction tape|new_window=true] for a grippier surface.
Wait at least one minute for the Anti-Clamp to pull the screen up until there's a small gap between the screen and the frame.
⚠️ Caution: Rely on heat and time to lift the screen. Don't try to force it open.
💡 Note: If the screen isn't lifting after two minutes:
Make sure there's tension on the suction cups. Crank the handle just until you feel resistance, but don't crank too much or the suction cups will release.
Apply more heat while the Anti-Clamp is engaged. You can thread a heated iOpener through the Anti-Clamp or use a hair dryer or heat gun.
If the screen is still not releasing, crank the handle a half-turn and wait another minute while applying more heat periodically, still being careful not to overheat the iPad. Repeat as needed.
Once the screen lifts, insert a marked opening pick into the gap, no more than 3.5 mm deep.
Slide the opening pick around the corner and leave it inserted.
Suction handle instructions
If you don't have an Anti‑Clamp, use a single suction handle instead.
💡 Note: If the screen is badly cracked, [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/NgVMfmOgJwEalMFF.full|make a handle out of very strong tape|new_window=true] instead of a suction cup. If nothing else works, you can use strong glue to stick the suction cup to the broken screen.
Apply the suction handle near the top‑right corner with the open part of the handle facing away from the edge.
Hold the iPad down with one hand, away from the suction cup, and pull the suction handle up and towards the center of the iPad.
As soon as a small gap appears between the screen and the frame, insert a marked opening pick no more than 3.5 mm into the gap and release tension on the suction cup.
💡 Note: If you're having trouble lifting the screen, be patient and apply more heat while pulling on the suction handle.
Slide the pick gently around the corner and leave it inserted.
Heat the top edge
Use an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften the adhesive under the top edge of the screen.
💡 Note: This iPad cools very quickly. To get the screen off, work in sections of about 3 inches at a time. So, for this step, start with heating the right side of the top edge.
Slice the top edge adhesive
⚠️ Caution: Be patient while slicing the screen adhesive. If you suddenly feel more resistance or notice the screen starting to flex, stop and apply more heat. If you're using an iOpener, you can [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/yUMBLXsnN4wqWvKZ.full|apply heat while you're sliding the pick|new_window=true].
Insert an additional marked opening pick beside the first pick, on the top edge of the iPad, no more than 3.5 mm.
Slice the adhesive by slowly sliding the opening pick under the screen towards the front camera, stopping before you get to the masking tape.
⚠️ Caution: Be careful not to damage the sensitive components, like the front camera and microphone, under the screen. Work slowly. If you feel resistance, stop, slide the pick back partially, apply more heat, and continue.
Lift the opening pick so it's at a sharp angle pointing into the iPad.
Slice the adhesive by sliding the pick under the taped section of the screen.
Finish slicing the adhesive by sliding the opening pick to the top-left corner.
Leave the opening pick inserted.
Slice the right edge adhesive
Heat the right edge of the iPad.
Insert an opening pick beside the first opening pick you inserted, on the right edge.
Working in small sections, slice the adhesive, applying more heat as needed.
Slice the bottom-right corner adhesive
Heat the bottom-right corner of the iPad.
Carefully slide the opening pick from the previous step around the bottom-right corner.
Leave the pick inserted.
Slice the bottom edge adhesive
Heat the bottom edge of the iPad, focusing on the right end.
Insert an opening pick beside the pick in the corner, on the bottom edge, no more than 3.5 mm deep.
Lift the pick so it enters the iPad at a sharp angle.
Carefully slide the pick under the screen across the bottom edge of the iPad.
💡 Note: Work slowly to avoid damaging the delicate ribbon cables under the screen in this section. If you feel any resistance, stop, slide your pick back partially, apply more heat, and try again.
Slice the bottom-left corner adhesive
Heat the bottom-left corner of the iPad.
Carefully slide the opening pick around the bottom-left corner.
Leave the pick inserted.
Slice the left edge adhesive
Heat the left edge of the iPad, focusing on the bottom end.
Insert an opening pick above the pick already inserted near the bottom-left corner.
Carefully slide the pick to the beginning of the masking tape.
Lift the pick so it enters the iPad at a sharp angle.
Slide the opening pick to the top-left corner.
💡 Note: Work slowly to avoid damaging the ambient light sensor near the middle of the screen. If you feel resistance, stop, pull the pick back slightly, apply more heat, and try again.
⚠️ Caution: Don't try to remove the iPad screen yet. You should be able to lift the iPad screen about a half–inch out of the frame all the way around the edge.
If the screen is still adhered anywhere, use heat and an opening pick to slice the adhesive. Use opening picks to keep the screen lifted while you work.
Reposition the screen
Once the screen is completely free of the adhesive, lift it about a half-inch and rotate it slightly counterclockwise so the screw next to the front camera is visible.
Remove the microphone connector cover
Use a JCIS or JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the 1.3 mm‑long screw securing the microphone connector cover.
💡 Note: Small iFixit Phillips bits are designed to work with JIS screws, so you can use an iFixit PH 00 driver. You can try Phillips drivers from other manufacturers, but you risk stripping the screw.
Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the microphone connector cover. Be careful not to damage the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/1H1gfBJuFJMwK5SB.full|foam on the back|new_window=true].
Disconnect the microphone
Use a spudger or your finger to pry up the microphone [guide|25629|press connector|stepid=70308|new_window=true].
Open the iPad
Open the iPad like a book from the top edge.
Hold the screen above the iPad body and place a soft cloth on top of the iPad to protect both the screen and the iPad body.
Place the screen face-down on the cloth, being careful not to strain the cables still attached to the iPad body.
Remove the display connectors cover
Place cloths over the batteries to protect them while you work.
Use a JCIS or JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the display connectors cover:
Four 2.1 mm‑long screws towards the center of the iPad
Two 1.6 mm‑long screws near the edge of the iPad
Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the display connectors cover.
Disconnect the screen
Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wide display cable press connector.
Then, use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the Multi‑Touch cable press connector.
Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect both of the display power cable press connectors.
Remove the screen
Remove the screen.
Remove the rear camera cover
Use a JCIS or JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the rear camera cover:
Two 1.4 mm‑long screws, one near the center and one in the top-right corner
Two 1.6 mm‑long screws, one near the middle of the left edge and one near the bottom-right corner
Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the rear camera cover.
Remove the USB-C port screws
Use a JCIS or JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the USB-C charging port:
Two 2.0 mm‑long screws securing the port to the frame of the iPad
One 1.4 mm‑long screw securing the ribbon cable to the iPad
Disconnect the USB-C port
Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the USB-C charging point press connector.
Peel up the USB-C cable
Slide an opening pick under the USB-C charging point ribbon cable and peel the cable up.
Remove the USB-C port
Use tweezers to pull the USB-C charging port away from frame, towards the center of the iPad, and remove it.
💡 Note: Note that the port is adhered to the frame, so some force is required.
💡 Note: On models without cellular, there is a black coaxial cable running over the port's cable. Slide the USB‑C port underneath the coaxial cable to remove it.
Disassembly complete
Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show how to reassemble the iPad.
Clean the iPad frame
If the replacement USB‑C port includes new adhesive, use high-concentration (>90%) isoporopyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to clean the adhesive residue from the iPad frame.
💡 Note: If you don't have new adhesive, skip this step. The residual adhesive will help the port stay in place and conduct heat to the frame.
Place the USB-C port
If the new port has adhesive pre-applied, remove any liners. If the adhesive securing the port to the frame is not yet applied, remove one liner, apply it to the port, then remove the other liner.
💡 Note: If the new port doesn't include new adhesive, we recommend ***against ***using thin, double‑sided tape instead.
Place the USB-C charging port into its recess in the frame.
Secure the USB-C port
Use a JCIS or JIS 00 screwdriver to install the three screws securing the USB-C charging port:
Two 2.0 mm‑long screws securing the port to the frame of the iPad
One 1.4 mm‑long screw securing the ribbon cable to the iPad
Connect the USB-C port
Use the flat end of a spudger or your finger to connect the USB-C charging port press connector.
💡 Note: For this wide [guide|25629|press connector|stepid=70308|new_window=true], first press on one side, then the other.
Press the ribbon cable down for 10 seconds to make sure it's adhered to the iPad.
Install the rear camera cover
Use tweezers or your fingers to place the rear camera cover over the rear camera.
Use a JCIS or JIS 00 driver to install the four screws securing the rear camera cover:
Two 1.4 mm‑long screws, one near the center and one in the top-right corner
Two 1.6 mm‑long screws, one near the middle of the left edge and one near the bottom-right corner
Clean frame adhesive
Don't touch the ambient light sensor near the middle of the left edge or TrueDepth camera near the middle of the top edge while cleaning the frame.
Use the tip of a spudger to lift a section of adhesive. Look for an edge or overhang where you can get underneath the adhesive strip.
Use tweezers or your fingers to lift and remove the old screen adhesive. Apply a little heat to make the removal easier.
Apply a bit of isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab or lint-free cloth and clean the frame until it's free of adhesive residue.
💡 Note: Alternatively, use our [product|IF145-308|adhesive cleanup kit.|new_window=true]
Clean screen adhesive
💡 Note: Skip this step if you're installing a new screen.
Repeat this process to clean the adhesive off the screen bezel.
⚠️ Caution: Don't scrape with a metal tool, or you will scratch the display assembly's black paint.
⚠️ Caution: Only apply solvents (like isopropyl alcohol) to the black bezel. Don't let any get under the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/wlTJClEcKVcNDvjF.full|front sensor assembly|new_window=true] or display itself. Solvents will also dissolve the foam gaskets, especially around the front camera cutouts.
Align new adhesive
💡 Note: If your replacement screen comes with adhesive pre‑installed, skip the next twelve steps.
⚠️ Caution: Be careful not to crease or stretch the adhesive during installation. It can't be used if damaged.
Align the adhesive with the frame of the iPad. It's easiest to align it above the USB‑C port.
Flip the adhesive over
Flip the adhesive over so it's aligned with the back of the screen.
Set the adhesive aside
Lift the adhesive off the back of the screen and set it to the side. Keep it in the same orientation as the screen.
⚠️ Caution: Don't remove any of the plastic adhesive liners yet—they keep the adhesive in shape.
Use scissors to cut the adhesive vertically in half. Be careful not to crease or pull the adhesive itself.
Left adhesive
💡 Note: The adhesive is encased in four layers of plastic—three on top and one on the bottom.
Peel and remove the topmost plastic cling layer from the left adhesive strip.
Flip the left adhesive over.
Peel the clear liner with the blue line off the back of the left adhesive. The adhesive is now exposed.
Install the left adhesive
💡 Note: Work slowly when installing the adhesive—once it sticks, it can't be repositioned.
Flip the left adhesive and align it to the left edge of the display assembly.
Set the left adhesive in place aligned with the left edge of the screen.
Press the top and bottom sections of the left adhesive onto the back of the screen.
Remove the clear liner on the left adhesive. Leave the final blue liner in place.
Prepare the right adhesive
💡 Note: Repeat the preparation process with the right adhesive strip.
Peel and remove the topmost (clear) cling layer from the strip.
Peel and remove the bottom liner layer (clear with a blue line) from the strip.
Flip the right adhesive and peel off the clear liner with a blue line.
Install the right adhesive
Flip the right adhesive and set it in place, aligned with the right edge of the screen.
Press the top and bottom sections of the right adhesive onto the back of the screen.
Remove the clear liner
Remove the clear liner off the right adhesive. Leave the final blue liner in place.
Press the adhesive
Use the flat end of a spudger to gently press all the adhesive into place around the entire perimeter of the iPad. Be careful not to press on the delicate ribbon cables across the bottom of the screen.
Set the screen on the iPad
Place a clean cloth over the left battery cell in the iPad.
Set the screen on the iPad, so the screen cable connectors can reach their respective sockets in the iPad.
Connect the display power cables
Align one of the display power cable [guide|25629|press connectors|stepid=70308|new_window=true] over its socket on the logic board.
Press down with the flat end of a spudger or your fingertip—first on one of the short sides, then the other—until it clicks into place.
💡 Note: Don't try to force the connector into place. If you're having trouble, reposition it and try again.
Repeat this process to connect the second display power cable press connector.
Connect the display cables
Repeat the same procedure to connect the two remaining display cables.
Install the display connectors cover
Set the display connectors cover onto the logic board so it's aligned with its screw holes.
Install the display connectors cover screws
Use a JCIS or JIS 00 screwdriver to install the six screws securing the display connectors cover:
Four 2.1 mm‑long screws towards the center of the iPad
Two 1.6 mm‑long screws near the edge of the iPad
Remove the final adhesive liners
Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the final, blue liners off the iPad screen adhesive.
Verify all the adhesive liners are removed. The adhesive is now exposed.
Remove the cloth
Without touching the adhesive, slightly lift the iPad screen and remove the cloth between it and the iPad.
Set the screen down at an angle
⚠️ Caution: Don't align the iPad screen with the frame yet—the front sensor assembly still needs to be connected.
Flip the iPad screen over and set it down at a slight angle on top of the iPad frame.
Connect the front sensor assembly
⚠️ Caution: Be careful not to strain the microphone cable while connecting it. If it doesn't reach, lower the screen until it does.
Hover the top of the screen over the microphone connector's socket on the board.
Use the flat end of a spudger or your finger to connect the microphone press connector to its socket on the board (located next to the front camera assembly).
Install the microphone connector cover
Use tweezers to install the microphone connector cover into its slot beneath the front camera assembly bracket.
Set the cover down so it's aligned with its screw hole.
💡 Note: The cover may try to stick to the magnets next to it. Keep it in place for the next step.
Use a JCIS or JIS 00 screwdriver to install the 1.3 mm‑long screw securing the microphone connector cover.
Install the screen
Carefully align the bottom edge of the screen with the bottom edge of the iPad.
Position the screen so it sits into the lip on the edge of the iPad.
⚠️ Caution: Before closing up the display, check to make sure that no cables are trapped beneath the screen. If they are, lift the top edge slightly (without straining the microphone cable), reposition the screen, and try again.
Lower the screen into place, ensuring the screen's bottom edge stays flush with the bottom edge of the iPad.
Press down across the bottom edge, then across the entire perimeter of the screen so it sits flush.
Heat the screen
To help the adhesive bond, apply heat to all four edges of the screen using an [guide|11677|iOpener|new_window=true], [guide|157348|hair dryer|new_window=true], or [guide|151116|heat gun|new_window=true] until it's hot to the touch.
Press the screen adhesive
💡 Note: In order for the adhesive to bond correctly, you'll need to apply even pressure around the perimeter of the iPad. You can compensate for the camera bump by laying the iPad face-down and placing coins around its perimeter.
💡 Note: Alternatively, you can use [guide|142291|screen vise clamps] around the perimeter of your device to set the new adhesive.
Place the iPad screen-side-down on a soft, flat surface.
Apply tape to the back to protect its finish.
Place evenly spaced layers of coins or similarly thick objects on the tape along the edges of the back glass.
Stack them to a consistent height taller than the camera bump.
Stack multiple books or other heavy objects on the iPad.
⚠️ Caution: The coins may leave an impression on the bottom object, so don't use anything valuable.
Leave the objects in place for at least thirty minutes. The lighter the objects, the longer they should be left. Ideally, leave them stacked overnight.
Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPad_Pro_13%22|iPad Pro 13" Answers Community] for help.