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Volume Button Repair Guide for Nord 2T
Volume Button Repair guide for the OnePlus Nord 2T
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- New OnePlus Nord 2T volume button flex cable
- Pre-cut rear panel adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating glass panels.
- Disconnect the battery before handling internal connectors.
- Do not puncture or apply pressure to the battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select power off to shut down the OnePlus Nord 2T completely.
- 2
Remove the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the bottom of the device to pop out the tray.
- 3
Heat the Rear Glass Cover
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer along the back edges for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach the Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull gently to open a small gap.
- 5
Slice the Rear Panel Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic prying pick into the gap and slide it along all four sides to separate the rear glass.
- 6
Lift Off the Back Cover
2 minCarefully remove the rear glass panel from the phone frame and set it aside.
- 7
Unscrew the Midframe Cover Screws
4 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all screws holding the upper plastic midframe cover.
- 8
Unsnap the Midframe Cover
3 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the edge of the upper plastic cover and unclip it from the frame.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery Cable
2 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 10
Disconnect the Volume Flex Connector
2 minUse a spudger to detach the volume button ribbon cable press connector from the motherboard.
- 11
Peel Up the Volume Flex Cable
3 minGently insert tweezers under the volume button flex strip to release it from the frame's adhesive.
- 12
Remove the Volume Button Assembly
2 minLift the damaged volume button flex cable and switch assembly out of the chassis slot.
- 13
Insert the New Volume Button Assembly
3 minPosition the new volume button flex strip into the side frame slot and press it down to adhere.
- 14
Plug In the Volume Flex Connector
2 minAlign the press connector over its motherboard socket and push down until it clicks into place.
- 15
Reconnect the Battery
2 minPress the battery connector firmly back onto the motherboard terminal.
- 16
Reinstall the Midframe Cover
4 minSet the plastic midframe cover back over the upper motherboard and tighten all Phillips screws.
- 17
Apply Back Panel Adhesive
3 minPlace fresh double-sided adhesive strips around the perimeter of the phone housing.
- 18
Reattach the Rear Glass Cover
2 minAlign the rear glass panel over the frame and press firmly along the edges to seal it.
- 19
Reinsert the SIM Card Tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into the bottom slot until flush with the frame.
After your OnePlus Nord 2T volume button repair
Power the Nord 2T back on and test the volume button repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this OnePlus Nord 2T job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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