Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power down phone

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then select turn off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Eject SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the card slot on the side. Remove the tray completely.

3. 3

   Apply heat to rear cover

   2 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the edges of the back cover for 2 minutes. This softens the internal waterproof adhesive.

4. 4

   Separate rear cover

   3 min

   Place a suction cup on the rear glass near the bottom edge and pull upward to create a gap. Insert an opening pick and slide it around the perimeter to slice through the adhesive.

5. 5

   Unscrew midframe shield

   2 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws securing the internal plastic midframe. Store the screws in an organized holder.

6. 6

   Detach inner midframe shield

   2 min

   Insert a plastic spudger under the edge of the midframe shield. Gently pry upward to release the plastic clips holding it to the chassis.

7. 7

   Disconnect battery flex connector

   1 min

   Locate the battery connector on the main board. Pry it straight up with a plastic spudger to cut power to the device.

8. 8

   Disconnect volume ribbon cable

   1 min

   Locate the volume button press connector on the upper motherboard edge. Pry the connector up from its socket using a spudger.

9. 9

   Peel volume button flex ribbon

   2 min

   Carefully slide flat tweezers under the volume button flex cable. Gently pull the adhesive-backed ribbon away from the internal side wall.

10. 10

    Remove physical volume buttons

    1 min

    Use tweezers to push the physical volume keys inward from the outer housing cutout. Remove the button covers from inside the frame.

11. 11

    Install replacement volume buttons

    1 min

    Position the new volume key buttons into the side housing slots. Make sure the rubber gaskets fit snugly into place.

12. 12

    Adhere replacement volume flex cable

    2 min

    Peel the protective film off the new volume button flex ribbon adhesive. Press the ribbon firmly into the frame channel behind the volume keys.

13. 13

    Reconnect volume ribbon cable

    1 min

    Align the press connector over its motherboard socket. Press down gently until you feel a soft snap.

14. 14

    Reconnect battery flex cable

    1 min

    Press the battery connector back into its motherboard socket until securely seated.

15. 15

    Reattach midframe shield

    2 min

    Align the midframe over the body and snap the perimeter clips back into place. Reinstall and tighten all Phillips #00 screws.

16. 16

    Reseal rear cover

    3 min

    Clean remaining old adhesive off the frame with isopropyl alcohol. Apply fresh adhesive strips and press the rear cover firmly down for 30 seconds.