iPad Pro 12.9-inch 5th Gen repairability

The screen's top sensor assembly must move to a replacement to preserve Face ID and True Tone. Battery and USB-C guides use A2379 cellular hardware.

What to check before buying

Replacement parts
Battery, screen and USB-C port each have replacement guides.
Repair documentation
iFixit describes the screen as the panel plus top sensor assembly.
Sensor transfer
Omitting the top assembly loses Face ID and True Tone.

Display sensors

iFixit describes the screen as the panel plus top sensor assembly. The original sensor assembly must transfer during screen replacement or Face ID and True Tone are lost.

Variant-specific guides

Battery and USB-C charging-port guides are based on A2379 Wi-Fi plus cellular/mmWave hardware. Wi-Fi-only tablets may require different disassembly, so the model number matters when using those procedures.

Sources

  1. iPad Pro 12.9-inch 5th Gen Repair HelpiFixit
  2. iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen USB-C Charging Port ReplacementiFixit
  3. iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen Rear Camera Assembly ReplacementiFixit