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