Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off the Phone

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button until the power menu appears on screen. Select 'Power Off' and wait for the device to shut down completely.

2. 2

   Eject the SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left side of the frame. Push firmly to pop out the tray, then slide it out of the device.

3. 3

   Heat the Rear Cover

   2 min

   Apply heat to the edges of the back cover using a heat gun set to low for about two minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the plastic back panel.

4. 4

   Slice the Rear Adhesive

   3 min

   Attach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back cover and pull upward to create a slight gap. Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it along the perimeter to slice the adhesive.

5. 5

   Disconnect the Fingerprint Reader

   2 min

   Carefully hinge the rear cover open from the right side, taking care not to strain the fingerprint flex cable. Use a spudger to pop the fingerprint sensor connector off the motherboard.

6. 6

   Remove Midframe Screws

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all 16 screws holding the plastic midframe to the phone body.

7. 7

   Unclip the Midframe

   3 min

   Insert a plastic prying tool between the plastic midframe and the front screen bezel. Pry around the perimeter to release the plastic clips and lift away the midframe.

8. 8

   Disconnect the Battery

   1 min

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

9. 9

   Disconnect the Volume Flex Cable

   2 min

   Locate the volume and power button flex connector on the side of the motherboard. Use a spudger to gently pop the flex cable press-connector off its socket.

10. 10

    Peel Up the Volume Flex Assembly

    2 min

    Apply mild heat to the outer right edge of the frame to loosen the flex cable adhesive. Slide the flat end of a spudger or tweezers under the button flex cable and carefully peel it away from the housing.

11. 11

    Install the New Volume Button Assembly

    2 min

    Remove the protective backing from the adhesive on the new volume button flex cable. Position the flex cable into the recessed channel on the frame and press firmly to secure it.

12. 12

    Reconnect the Volume Cable

    1 min

    Align the volume button press-connector directly over its motherboard socket. Press down firmly with your thumb until it snaps into place.

13. 13

    Reconnect the Battery

    1 min

    Align the battery flex cable connector over its socket on the motherboard and press down to reconnect power.

14. 14

    Reinstall the Midframe

    3 min

    Position the plastic midframe onto the frame and press down along the edges to snap the clips into place. Secure it by reinstalling the 16 Phillips #00 screws.

15. 15

    Reconnect the Fingerprint Sensor

    2 min

    Hold the rear cover close to the phone and snap the fingerprint reader flex connector back onto the motherboard socket.

16. 16

    Reseal the Rear Cover

    3 min

    Apply fresh double-sided adhesive strips along the edges of the frame. Press the back cover firmly onto the device and reinsert the SIM card tray.