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Intro History: iPad mini 5 Wi-Fi Magnetic Sensor Replacement

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Introduction
Follow this guide to remove or replace the magnetic sensor on an iPad mini 5 Wi-Fi. You may need to do this repair if the sleep and wake function is no longer working while using a Smart Cover.
'''This repair requires microsoldering and board level repairadvanced soldering skills.''' The magnetic sensor cable is soldered to the display assemblyscreen. Make sure to follow '''[[Topic:Soldering#Section_Safety_Procedures|soldering safety procedures|new_window=true]]''' such as wearing eye protection, working in a well-ventilated area, and washing your hands with soap and water after soldering.
'''For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device.''' This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]].
Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the guide procedure.