Step-by-step

1. 1

   Remove SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone to eject the SIM tray. Pull the tray completely out of the frame.

2. 2

   Heat Back Cover

   2 min

   Apply heat evenly around the outer edges of the rear cover for two minutes using a heat gun set to low. This softens the adhesive holding the back panel.

3. 3

   Attach Suction Cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly onto the lower half of the rear panel near the bottom edge. Pull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap between the cover and the chassis.

4. 4

   Insert Opening Pick

   2 min

   Slide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Keep the pick flat to avoid damaging internal flex cables.

5. 5

   Slice Back Panel Adhesive

   4 min

   Slide the pick carefully along the bottom, left, and right perimeter of the device to cut through the adhesive. Apply additional heat if the pick meets heavy resistance.

6. 6

   Lift Back Cover

   1 min

   Gently lift the back cover up and away from the phone body. Set the back panel aside on your workspace mat.

7. 7

   Unscrew Midframe Screws

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the plastic midframe and motherboard shield.

8. 8

   Remove Midframe Shield

   2 min

   Insert a plastic spudger beneath the edge of the plastic midframe shield and gently unclip it from the phone body. Lift the shield off the board.

9. 9

   Disconnect Battery Cable

   1 min

   Use the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket. This prevents short circuits during repair.

10. 10

    Disconnect Power Button Flex

    1 min

    Locate the power button and fingerprint reader flex connector on the motherboard. Pry it straight up from the motherboard socket using your spudger.

11. 11

    Remove Button Support Bracket

    2 min

    Unscrew the small Phillips screw securing the metal retention bracket over the power button assembly. Use tweezers to lift the bracket out.

12. 12

    Pry Out Damaged Flex Cable

    2 min

    Use fine tweezers to gently peel the defective power button flex cable away from the inner sidewall of the phone chassis.

13. 13

    Remove Power Button Key

    1 min

    Push the outer physical power button key inward from outside the frame to free it from its recess. Lift the old key out with tweezers.

14. 14

    Install Replacement Power Button Key

    2 min

    Insert the new physical power button actuator into the frame slot from the inside. Ensure it sits flush and clicks smoothly when pressed from the outside.

15. 15

    Position New Power Button Flex

    3 min

    Remove any protective backing from the new power button flex cable adhesive. Carefully align and press the flex cable contact pad into the inner sidewall recess.

16. 16

    Reinstall Metal Bracket

    2 min

    Place the metal retention bracket back over the internal power button assembly. Tighten the retaining Phillips screw until snug.

17. 17

    Reconnect Flex and Battery Connectors

    2 min

    Align the power button flex connector over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it clicks. Repeat the process to reconnect the battery flex cable.

18. 18

    Reattach Midframe and Back Cover

    5 min

    Clip the plastic midframe shield back onto the chassis and secure all Phillips screws. Apply new adhesive strips along the rear frame and press the back cover firmly into place.