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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 with each step description and the required set of tools.


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Step 1. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Torx T4), unscrew/drive the two screws out at the end of the phone.


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Step 2. Open the back cover

Using a spudger or a plastic pick, carefully, around the edge, detach the back cover clips, and remove it.

Do not insert the tool deeply or bend it. Otherwise, the housing may be tampered with or damaged.


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Step 3. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH #000), unscrew the ten screws.


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Step 4. Open the cover

Pry over the edges. Move an opening tool along the edge detach the clips and remove the cover.


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Step 5. Disconnect the battery connector

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible. It is better to use a non-metal or plastic tool to avoid any damage.

ℹī¸ī¸ The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 model has a battery BM61 with 6010 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

⚠ī¸ī¸ It is highly recommended to disconnect the connector to avoid possible short circuits during disassembly.


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Step 6. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Philips 1.5 mm PH #000), unscrew the four screws securing the two loudspeakers and a charging port.


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Step 7. Remove the loudspeaker

Pry over the edges and remove the two loudspeakers.


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Step 8. Remove the rear camera

Disconnect the connector on the motherboard and remove the main camera.


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Step 9. Remove the front camera

Disconnect the connector on the motherboard and remove the front (selfie) camera.


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Step 10. Disconnect the connectors

Pry up the connectors of the side buttons cable, display cable, touchscreen cable, inter-board cable, and coaxial cable.

⚠ī¸ī¸ Be careful when removing the cables from the connectors, the cables are pretty thin, and it is easy enough to break them or damage the contact tracks inside.


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Step 11. Unscrew one screw

Using a screwdriver (Philips 1.5 mm PH #000), unscrew one screw securing the motherboard.


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Step 12. Remove the motherboard

Carefully remove the printed circuit board. There is no need to use a lever or try to reach the circuit board by force. Make sure that nothing is getting in the way or holding the circuit board.

The motherboard, also, may be attached with attachments like latches or hooks, be careful.

⚠ī¸ī¸ Do not bend the circuit board when removing it or push tools under it. Unbeknownst to yourself, you can damage components or cables from the inside.


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Step 13. In the display frame remained

ℹī¸ī¸ In the display frame remained: the charging port, battery.

Detailed disassembly instructions of Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 in the video, made by our mobile repair & service center:

If you have a question, ask us, and we will try to answer in as much detail as possible. If this article was helpful for you, please rate it.


Disassembling\Repair has easy complexity and takes about 12 minutes in time. Our manual is suitable for all models Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 released for markets in different countries.


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