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 fully shut down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Remove SIM Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject pin into the hole beside the SIM tray to pop it out. Remove the SIM card tray completely from the phone.

3. 3

   Heat Back Cover

   3 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer on low heat around the edges of the rear panel for two minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the cover.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup

   2 min

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

5. 5

   Slice Perimeter Adhesive

   4 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Carefully slide the pick around all edges to cut through the adhesive seal.

6. 6

   Lift Back Cover

   2 min

   Gently lift the rear cover off the chassis. Set the back panel aside on a clean surface.

7. 7

   Unscrew Midframe

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws holding the internal plastic midframe shield in place. Keep track of each screw.

8. 8

   Detach Midframe Shield

   3 min

   Insert a flat spudger under the edge of the midframe shield. Gently pry upward to disengage the plastic clips holding it to the body.

9. 9

   Disconnect Battery

   1 min

   Use a plastic spudger to pop the battery connector straight up off the motherboard socket. This prevents electrical damage during repair.

10. 10

    Disconnect Power Flex Connector

    2 min

    Locate the power button ribbon cable connector along the side of the motherboard. Use a spudger to unclip the connector from its socket.

11. 11

    Unscrew Power Button Bracket

    2 min

    Remove the small metal retaining screw holding the power button bracket inside the phone body. Remove the metal bracket with tweezers.

12. 12

    Pry Out Power Cable

    2 min

    Insert fine tweezers under the old power button flex cable and switch mechanism. Pry the flex cable out of its recessed side slot.

13. 13

    Clean Button Housing

    2 min

    Apply a drop of 99% isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab. Wipe away remaining adhesive residue inside the power button housing slot.

14. 14

    Insert New Power Cable

    3 min

    Position the replacement power button flex cable into the side slot. Press down firmly so the button switch seats properly inside the frame.

15. 15

    Reinstall Retaining Bracket

    2 min

    Place the metal retaining bracket over the power button assembly. Reinsert and tighten the retaining screw to lock the flex cable in place.

16. 16

    Connect Power Flex Cable

    2 min

    Align the press-fit connector of the power button flex cable over its motherboard socket. Press down gently until it clicks into place.

17. 17

    Reconnect Battery Cable

    1 min

    Align the battery flex connector with its socket on the motherboard. Press straight down until it firmly snaps into place.

18. 18

    Snap Midframe into Place

    2 min

    Position the plastic midframe shield over the motherboard. Press around the edges until all plastic tabs snap into the phone chassis.

19. 19

    Secure Midframe Screws

    3 min

    Reinsert and tighten all Phillips #00 screws into the midframe shield to secure the internal components.

20. 20

    Reseal Back Cover

    3 min

    Apply pre-cut replacement adhesive along the edges of the rear housing. Press the back cover onto the phone and apply pressure for 30 seconds.