Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off Phone

   1 min

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

2. 2

   Eject SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert the SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray. Push firmly to eject the tray and set it aside.

3. 3

   Heat Back Panel

   3 min

   Apply heat using a heat gun set to low heat around the edges of the back cover for two minutes. This softens the internal waterproof adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup

   2 min

   Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel. Pull upward gently to create a slight gap between the glass panel and the frame.

5. 5

   Slice Back Cover Adhesive

   4 min

   Insert an opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Slide the pick around the perimeter of the phone to slice through the adhesive.

6. 6

   Remove Back Glass Panel

   2 min

   Lift the back cover away from the chassis gently. Clean off any residual adhesive along the frame edges using isopropyl alcohol.

7. 7

   Unscrew Mainboard Shield

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the upper motherboard shield and camera housing.

8. 8

   Remove Motherboard Shield

   2 min

   Insert the flat end of a spudger under the motherboard shield edge. Gently lift and remove the shield from the frame.

9. 9

   Disconnect Battery Cable

   1 min

   Use a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex cable directly up from its motherboard socket. This prevents electrical short circuits during repair.

10. 10

    Disconnect Button Flex Cable

    2 min

    Locate the power and volume button flex cable connector on the motherboard edge. Carefully pop the press connector straight up with a spudger.

11. 11

    Unfasten Power Button Retaining Bracket

    2 min

    Use fine tweezers to lift and remove the metal retaining bracket holding the power button switch inside the frame.

12. 12

    Remove Damaged Power Button Flex

    3 min

    Peel the power button flex cable away from the internal frame channel using tweezers. Carefully extract the physical button actuator if replacing.

13. 13

    Install New Power Button Flex

    3 min

    Align the new power button flex assembly into the frame slot. Press firmly along the flex strip to adhere it securely to the frame wall.

14. 14

    Reinstall Retaining Bracket

    2 min

    Position the metal button bracket back over the power switch. Press down firmly until it snaps into place to hold the button secure.

15. 15

    Reconnect Button and Battery Cables

    2 min

    Press the power button flex connector onto the motherboard until it clicks. Reconnect the battery flex cable to its motherboard socket.

16. 16

    Reinstall Motherboard Shield

    3 min

    Align the motherboard shield over the top of the chassis. Secure it in place using the Phillips screws removed earlier.

17. 17

    Apply New Adhesive and Seal Panel

    4 min

    Apply fresh precut adhesive along the back frame perimeter. Align the back glass cover and press down firmly around the edges to seal.