Screen and Touch Glass (WiFi & Cellular)
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background and Identification
The 2021 10.2” iPad is Apple’s entry-level iPad, directly replacing the 2020 model of the same size. It features the A13 Bionic chip from the iPhone 11, a Retina display, keeps the 8 MP rear camera, but gains a new ultra wide front-facing 1080p camera with Center Stage. The iPad 9 is compatible with the 1st generation Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard.
The iPad 9 is available in two classic colors, Silver and Space Gray, and is available with either 64 or 256 GB of internal storage. There are two connectivity options: a Wi-Fi only model and an LTE-enabled version.
The iPad 9 starts at $329 and can be identified by model number AXXXX.
Technical Specifications
Announce date: September 14th, 2021
Operating System: iPadOS 15
Display:
- 10.2-inch “Retina” IPS
- Multi‑touch
- 2160 × 1620 pixel resolution (264 ppi)
- True Tone
- 500 nits max brightness
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Apple Pencil support (1st generation)
Primary camera:
- 1080p video recording up to 30 fps
- Rear-facing wide-angle module
- 8 MP
- ƒ/2.4 aperture
- Five-element lens
FaceTime HD camera:
- Front-facing ultra-wide (122˚ field of view)
- 12 MP
- ƒ/2.4 aperture
- 1080p video recording, up to 60 fps
- Retina Flash
Processor: A13 Bionic with Neural Engine
- 7 nm process
- 6-core CPU
- 4-core GPU
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 64 or 256 GB
Battery: XXXX mAh, 32.4-watt-hour
Sensors:
- Touch ID
- Barometer
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
Wireless Connectivity:
- 802.11a Wi‑Fi dual band, HT80 with MIMO
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Cellular models: Gigabit LTE
Ports:
- Lightning connector
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
Dimensions: 9.8 × 6.8 × 0.29 in (250.6 × 174.1 × 7.5 mm)
Weight:
- Wi-Fi models: 487 g (1.07 lbs)
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 498 g (1.09 lbs)
Colors: Silver and Space Gray