Best adhesive for mounting the iPad Glass to Frame

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These work well.

"Try http://bowlertech-adhesives.com/

That work for me, they even send you a test pakket."

"The adhesive that comes pre-installed on most ipad digi's are complete garbage in my experience, however keep in mind it's really the cleaning/surface prep that determines the longevity of the adhesive!

As far as adhesive, the TESA tape from IFIXIT has really improved my repairs. On top of that, I use adhesive remover to get rid of all the left over adhesive on the frame after I scrape the thickest glue off. Once the surface is like new, I give it a good spray of alcohol and clean away residue . Only then do I apply the TESA tape. I take it a step further by using adhesive promoter as well , but this isn't necessary!

Adhering new screens to the frame is a huge problem in this industry (with every device, not just ipad's) and I'm surprised it's so glanced over when people post repair videos"

"I have the same problem with the adhesives as they can be a bit hit or miss in quality, even the 'real' 3M stuff.

I agree completely with Brent above about the thinner less tempered replacement glass but for a few €£$£€, as above ^^ what can u do?

I repair ipads/phones on the side so have tried different things but this is what I use and do....

I use plastic clamps that you can get from the poundshop (UK), you can 6 for about £1 so two or three packs is more than enough,

https://www.discount-tools-uk.co.uk/imag...

but as Brent said above the glass can set with too much pressure causing an oily-like distortion where it presses on the LCD which can mean removing the glass again (absolute pain in the arse) but a suction cup can help as suggested.

Anyway, long story short I use a mix of adhesives and a good strong glue that doesnt cause any corrosion, clear and easyish to remove plus holds glass well. EVO Stik Serious Glue/Gel

http://i1.adis.ws/i/washford/174543?$pd_...

It's about £5-6 but lasts ages...dont know if its sold in the US though.

I only tend to use it in the trouble areas where the adhesives are quite thin which is by the digitizer cable side. I also put blob to the right of the wifi antenna on the black plastic speaker.

I then hold it for a few hours with the clamps evenly spread around the screen but keep an eye out for the oily distortion.

Only bad point is like most glues it is a complete nightmare if you get a bit on the lcd. ..but cleaned quickly and with proper cleaning fluid will come off.

Like Brents alternative it can dry with a white colour so u need to be careful with how much you use so there is none squeezed out the side between the plastic frame...but it only tends to affect the black ipads...it does come off the glass front reasonably easy with a decent cloth and alcohol.

Hope this helps....and I might have and look for the Permatex RTV and give that a try to compare."