Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Heat the rear glass panel

   3 min

   Apply heat to the outer edges of the rear glass using a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes. This softens the factory adhesive holding the back cover.

3. 3

   Attach the suction cup

   2 min

   Press the suction cup firmly near the bottom edge of the rear glass. Pull upward on the ring to create a small gap between the glass and the frame.

4. 4

   Insert a plastic opening pick

   2 min

   Slide a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Work carefully to avoid cracking the rear glass panel.

5. 5

   Slice the perimeter adhesive

   4 min

   Slide the plastic pick along all four edges of the back cover to sever the adhesive. Reapply heat if the pick meets heavy resistance.

6. 6

   Remove the rear back cover

   1 min

   Lift the rear glass panel straight off the phone frame once all adhesive is cut. Set the back panel aside in a safe, clean space.

7. 7

   Unscrew the top midframe cover

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic upper midframe shield. Keep the screws organized for reassembly.

8. 8

   Unclip the upper midframe cover

   2 min

   Insert a spudger under the edge of the plastic midframe shield and pop it off the internal clips. Lift the shield away from the motherboard.

9. 9

   Disconnect the battery flex cable

   1 min

   Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket. This cuts power to prevent electrical shorts during repair.

10. 10

    Disconnect the power button flex connector

    2 min

    Locate the small ZIF connector for the power flex on the motherboard. Use tweezers or a spudger to gently flip open the locking latch and slide out the flex cable.

11. 11

    Peel the power button flex from frame

    3 min

    Slide a thin pick under the power button flex strip along the inside frame wall. Slowly peel the flex array away from the body adhesive.

12. 12

    Remove the physical power button key

    2 min

    Use fine-tip tweezers to unclip the internal retaining bracket if replacing the physical button cover. Push the power key inward to free it from the frame housing.

13. 13

    Install the replacement power button flex

    3 min

    Position the new power button flex assembly into the recess along the internal frame wall. Press down firmly to seat the adhesive backing.

14. 14

    Lock the power flex ZIF connector

    2 min

    Insert the end of the new power button flex cable straight into its ZIF connector. Flip the locking lever down to lock the cable in place.

15. 15

    Reconnect the battery cable

    1 min

    Align the battery flex connector over its motherboard socket and press straight down until it clicks into place.

16. 16

    Snap the upper midframe into place

    2 min

    Align the upper plastic midframe cover over the top half of the motherboard. Press down gently until all plastic tabs snap securely into the frame.

17. 17

    Fasten the midframe screws

    3 min

    Reinstall the Phillips #000 screws into the upper midframe until tight. Ensure no cables are pinched beneath the frame.

18. 18

    Apply new back cover adhesive

    4 min

    Clean remaining old adhesive off the frame using isopropyl alcohol. Apply pre-cut adhesive strips around the perimeter of the frame.

19. 19

    Reattach the rear cover

    2 min

    Align the back glass panel precisely over the rear frame. Press firmly along all edges to seat the fresh adhesive and seal the phone.