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Hi I have broken the connector on my Ipad 3 logicboard for the onboard speaker plug and I am unable to find a part to replace this on the web. Does anyone know the part number / name or where I can purchase this?
simon, there is no reason to replace the logic board. “The connector is a Molex 78171-5006 1.20mm Pitch Pico-EZmate™ Wire-to-Board Header, Vertical, Housing Height: 1.65mm, with side-Friction Locks, 6 Circuits, and it is readily available. Check the datasheet on here It is soldered onto the logic board. So depending on what your contacts look like, it could be a straight forward solder repair. If your solder pads or the traces are torn, it would need a far more extensive repair. For that you will have to have excellent soldering skills, and the right tools. It might help if you post an image of your damaged board/connector so that we can see what you see. Hope this helps, good luck.
You can get the 6 pin connector from Digikey.The part number is wm5409ct-nd. the mfg number is 0781710003. Sometimes when these connectors break off they pull up or loosen the pads. If you replace the connector and the audio is still out then the pad was severed. Testing with a meter and running jumper wires would fix that. We don’t charge anything for the extra repairs if they’re needed.
