dB C

I have not yet successfully done what you are trying to do. But there is a video on you tube showing someone replacing just the clip successfully only there is no sound therefore no description of what is going on. I can tell you this, you will need some kind of hands free magnification, some good tools and a lot of patience. As far as getting the part... it's very hard to find just the clip, but you can easily order the connector with the clip on it, remove the clip and attempt to install just the clip onto your connector. I've watched the guy on you tube do it so it can be done. I just don't know how, yet. KD

i also broke the hold down clip on the Zif connector where the LCD ribbon cable plugs in. while doing a battery replacement on a iPad 3 4g. Finished up, No screen. Zo I went back in and tried the tape spacer. The tape I used was in the form of a piece of a postage stamp. I think they are made of mylar. Anyway it seemed to work well but not well enough. Still no screen. The only thing I get is a dull beep when I plug the iPad in to charge. I don't even know if the new battery has taken a charge. Pluged into iTunes and it sees the iPad but says it is locked. I ordered a new LCD today and I'm hoping that works. I'll keep you posted of any progress. In the meantime, anyone have any sugestions if it does not work. How can I tell if the battery is charged and working if I cannot see the screen? KD