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iPad (A16) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Emily Long

Learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad (A16).

It shows where to find the top button/Touch ID, volume buttons, front camera, microphones, rear camera, Smart Connector, and USB-C connector on your iPad. You’ll also find links to turn on and set up iPad and see what’s new in iPadOS 27.

The front view of iPad with callouts to the top button and Touch ID at the top right. The volume buttons, front camera, and microphone are on the right side.

  • 1 Top button/Touch ID
  • 2 Volume buttons
  • 3 Front camera
  • 4 Microphone

The back view of iPad with callouts to the rear camera and microphone at the top left, the Smart Connector on the right side, and the USB-C connector at the bottom center.

  • 5 Rear camera
  • 6 Microphone
  • 7 Smart Connector
  • 8 USB-C connector

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