iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement
Follow these instructions to detach the iPhone 5's power button.
Step 1 | Taping the display glass
Begin the process by ensuring the 1.5mm Allen wrench is used to loosen the retaining screw, which secures the 3.2V capacitor, and proceed with caution to avoid damaging the surrounding components.
To mitigate the risk of additional shattering and potential injury while performing the repair, secure any cracked display glass with tape.
Apply clear packing tape in successive layers across the iPhone screen, ensuring complete coverage of the display surface.
To safeguard your eyes from potential glass fragments that may detach during the repair process, always use safety glasses.
To mitigate the risk of additional shattering and potential injury while performing the repair, secure any cracked display glass with tape.
Apply clear packing tape in successive layers across the iPhone screen, ensuring complete coverage of the display surface.
To safeguard your eyes from potential glass fragments that may detach during the repair process, always use safety glasses.
Step 2 | Remove the Pentalobe screws
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.2 Nm, ensuring the motor shaft aligns correctly and avoiding damage to the threads; observe caution to prevent over-tightening.
To prevent a potential fire or explosion hazard during repair, ensure the iPhone's lithium-ion battery is depleted to less than 25% capacity prior to beginning work; a fully charged battery poses a risk of ignition if damaged.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the teardown process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm located adjacent to the Lightning connector.
To prevent a potential fire or explosion hazard during repair, ensure the iPhone's lithium-ion battery is depleted to less than 25% capacity prior to beginning work; a fully charged battery poses a risk of ignition if damaged.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the teardown process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm located adjacent to the Lightning connector.
Step 3 | How to prevent display separation
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully loosen the four screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing; exercise caution to avoid damaging the plastic fan blades and ensure the assembly remains stable during removal.
Carefully lift the display assembly—consisting of a glass screen, a plastic bezel, and integrated metal clips—from within the phone's chassis during the subsequent procedures.
Ensure complete removal of the display assembly, irrespective of the employed tool.
When separation between the glass and plastic is observed, mirroring the depiction in the initial image, use a plastic opening tool to insert it into the space between the plastic frame and the phone's metal chassis, carefully levering the metal clips away from the case.
To ensure proper closure during reassembly of a phone with a detached display bezel, apply a narrow adhesive strip between the plastic bezel and the glass.
Carefully lift the display assembly—consisting of a glass screen, a plastic bezel, and integrated metal clips—from within the phone's chassis during the subsequent procedures.
Ensure complete removal of the display assembly, irrespective of the employed tool.
When separation between the glass and plastic is observed, mirroring the depiction in the initial image, use a plastic opening tool to insert it into the space between the plastic frame and the phone's metal chassis, carefully levering the metal clips away from the case.
To ensure proper closure during reassembly of a phone with a detached display bezel, apply a narrow adhesive strip between the plastic bezel and the glass.
Step 4 | Anti-Clamp instructions
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four mounting screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage.
To simplify the opening process, the following two steps utilize the Anti-Clamp tool; if you do not have this tool, proceed two steps further to find an alternative procedure.
Refer to the accompanying guide for detailed procedures regarding the Anti-Clamp's operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they clear the left or right side of the iPhone, then carefully move them into place.
Affix two suction cups to the iPhone's front and rear surfaces, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
To simplify the opening process, the following two steps utilize the Anti-Clamp tool; if you do not have this tool, proceed two steps further to find an alternative procedure.
Refer to the accompanying guide for detailed procedures regarding the Anti-Clamp's operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they clear the left or right side of the iPhone, then carefully move them into place.
Affix two suction cups to the iPhone's front and rear surfaces, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
Step 5
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.
To secure the arms, advance the blue handle in its direction.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial expansion of the cups.
Maintain proper alignment between the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, increase the heat applied to the component and then reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow one minute to elapse and avoid rotating the component more than 90 degrees incrementally, permitting the Anti-Clamp device and time to facilitate the process.
To secure the arms, advance the blue handle in its direction.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial expansion of the cups.
Maintain proper alignment between the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, increase the heat applied to the component and then reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow one minute to elapse and avoid rotating the component more than 90 degrees incrementally, permitting the Anti-Clamp device and time to facilitate the process.
Step 6 | Manual Opening Procedure
Securely affix a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure full contact between the cup and the screen surface to guarantee a secure seal.
To prevent shattered glass fragments from scattering and to provide a secure attachment point for the suction cup, apply several strips of packing tape to the display surface, carefully smoothing out any air pockets.
Ensure full contact between the cup and the screen surface to guarantee a secure seal.
To prevent shattered glass fragments from scattering and to provide a secure attachment point for the suction cup, apply several strips of packing tape to the display surface, carefully smoothing out any air pockets.
Step 7 | Start lifting the front panel assembly
Secure the front panel assembly to the suction cup, ensuring a strong bond.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to gently create a small gap between the front panel and the rear enclosure.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure during installation, as the display assembly fits considerably more snugly than typical device components.
Using a plastic opening tool, carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it upwards, simultaneously lifting with a suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully detach the numerous retaining clips, potentially requiring the coordinated use of both a suction cup and a plastic opening tool.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to gently create a small gap between the front panel and the rear enclosure.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure during installation, as the display assembly fits considerably more snugly than typical device components.
Using a plastic opening tool, carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it upwards, simultaneously lifting with a suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully detach the numerous retaining clips, potentially requiring the coordinated use of both a suction cup and a plastic opening tool.
Step 8 | Detaching the front panel side clips
Carefully separate the front panel assembly from the chassis by releasing the retaining clips located on both the left and right edges, using prying action.
Step 9 | Opening up the phone
Disconnecting the front panel assembly from the rear case is not recommended; several ribbon cables remain connected at the top of the iPhone and attempting full separation could damage them.
After disengaging the retaining clips located along the lower edge and sides of the front panel assembly, separate the assembly's bottom edge from the rear case by applying gentle pulling force.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in place with a support to allow for hands-free access during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
After disengaging the retaining clips located along the lower edge and sides of the front panel assembly, separate the assembly's bottom edge from the rear case by applying gentle pulling force.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in place with a support to allow for hands-free access during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
Step 10 | Removing the battery connector bracket screws
Using appropriate tools, detach the two screws that fasten the metal battery connector bracket to the logic board.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.8 mm head.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.6 mm head.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.8 mm head.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.6 mm head.
Step 11 | Removing the battery connector bracket
Detach the bracket securing the battery connector using a tri-point screwdriver, ensuring no damage to surrounding components.
Step 12 | Disconnecting the battery connector
Carefully lift the battery connector away from its connection on the logic board using a plastic opening tool, ensuring no force is applied.
Exercise caution to avoid accidentally moving the tiny components positioned near the socket.
Exercise extreme caution during the lifting process, ensuring force is applied solely to the battery connector; applying pressure to the logic board socket or the board's surface risks socket destruction or damage to adjacent components.
Exercise caution to avoid accidentally moving the tiny components positioned near the socket.
Exercise extreme caution during the lifting process, ensuring force is applied solely to the battery connector; applying pressure to the logic board socket or the board's surface risks socket destruction or damage to adjacent components.
Step 13 | Removing the front panel assembly cable bracket screws
Detach the cable bracket, which holds the front panel assembly cable, from the logic board by unscrewing the screws that fasten it in place.
Use two Phillips head screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.6 mm head.
Because this fastener lacks magnetic properties, use caution during removal to prevent loss, and ensure it's correctly positioned afterward; a magnetized replacement could disrupt the compass's functionality.
Use two Phillips head screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.6 mm head.
Because this fastener lacks magnetic properties, use caution during removal to prevent loss, and ensure it's correctly positioned afterward; a magnetized replacement could disrupt the compass's functionality.
Step 14 | Removing the front panel assembly cable bracket
To detach the display cable bracket, raise it in the direction of the battery and then take it out of the iPhone.
To reassemble, position the bracket outward while securing it with the left-hand hooks on the logic board.
To reassemble, position the bracket outward while securing it with the left-hand hooks on the logic board.
Step 15 | Disconnecting the front panel assembly cables
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cables in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Carefully detach the three front panel assembly cables by gently separating them using a plastic opening tool or your fingernail.
The cable connecting the front camera and its associated sensor.
Connect the display panel's flat, ribbon-like cable, ensuring proper alignment to the connector pins, and secure it with the retaining clip.
The flexible ribbon cable connecting the display's touch sensor to the device's logic board.
Should the LCD cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, the phone may exhibit display abnormalities, such as white lines or a complete lack of image, upon powering on; to resolve this, re-establish the cable's connection and then restart the device by completely disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.
Carefully detach the three front panel assembly cables by gently separating them using a plastic opening tool or your fingernail.
The cable connecting the front camera and its associated sensor.
Connect the display panel's flat, ribbon-like cable, ensuring proper alignment to the connector pins, and secure it with the retaining clip.
The flexible ribbon cable connecting the display's touch sensor to the device's logic board.
Should the LCD cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, the phone may exhibit display abnormalities, such as white lines or a complete lack of image, upon powering on; to resolve this, re-establish the cable's connection and then restart the device by completely disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.
Step 16 | Separating front panel assembly and rear case
Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.
Step 17 | Lifting the battery
Carefully lift the battery from its adhesive backing by grasping the visible, transparent plastic tab.
Should the battery's adhesive prevent easy separation, or if the tab fractures during removal, carefully introduce a small quantity of isopropyl alcohol—with a concentration exceeding 90%—beneath the battery's edge.
Allow approximately one minute for the alcohol to dissolve the adhesive securing the battery. Then, carefully use an opening tool to pry the battery upwards, engaging its edge.
To avoid damage, do not use excessive force when removing the battery. Should the battery remain stuck, add additional alcohol to dissolve the adhesive; however, ensure the pry tool does not puncture or warp the battery casing during separation.
To prevent damage, ensure any residual alcohol solution is completely removed by wiping with a clean cloth or permitting full evaporation prior to battery installation.
To assist with battery separation if adhesion remains problematic, apply warmth to the iPhone's rear case using either an iOpener or a hair dryer, which will loosen the adhesive.
Exposure to excessive heat poses a risk of battery ignition within the iPhone.
Should the battery's adhesive prevent easy separation, or if the tab fractures during removal, carefully introduce a small quantity of isopropyl alcohol—with a concentration exceeding 90%—beneath the battery's edge.
Allow approximately one minute for the alcohol to dissolve the adhesive securing the battery. Then, carefully use an opening tool to pry the battery upwards, engaging its edge.
To avoid damage, do not use excessive force when removing the battery. Should the battery remain stuck, add additional alcohol to dissolve the adhesive; however, ensure the pry tool does not puncture or warp the battery casing during separation.
To prevent damage, ensure any residual alcohol solution is completely removed by wiping with a clean cloth or permitting full evaporation prior to battery installation.
To assist with battery separation if adhesion remains problematic, apply warmth to the iPhone's rear case using either an iOpener or a hair dryer, which will loosen the adhesive.
Exposure to excessive heat poses a risk of battery ignition within the iPhone.
Step 18 | Prying up the battery
Carefully lift the battery from its compartment using the plastic opening tool, applying force solely to the outer perimeter of the device; avoid prying near the logic board to prevent potential damage.
To facilitate battery removal, carefully add additional isopropyl alcohol if initial attempts to dislodge it are unsuccessful.
To prevent damage and potential fire risk, carefully release the battery from its housing, applying consistent, light pressure across its surface.
Avoid applying force to the battery's upper edge, as this could damage the volume control cables.
To facilitate battery removal, carefully add additional isopropyl alcohol if initial attempts to dislodge it are unsuccessful.
To prevent damage and potential fire risk, carefully release the battery from its housing, applying consistent, light pressure across its surface.
Avoid applying force to the battery's upper edge, as this could damage the volume control cables.
Step 19 | Removing the battery
Disconnect the power source by detaching the battery.
Carefully discard the protective plastic packaging that accompanied the new battery, ensuring you avoid contact with the ribbon cable during removal.
To guarantee correct positioning within its designated space, briefly reattach the battery connector to the motherboard socket prior to securing the new battery.
Secure the battery in place, then sever its electrical connection before proceeding with the remaining reassembly steps.
To ensure proper alignment and prevent component damage during front panel reinstallation, firmly position the battery flush with the rear case.
Following reassembly, execute a complete system reset to proactively avoid potential problems and streamline any subsequent diagnostic procedures.
Carefully discard the protective plastic packaging that accompanied the new battery, ensuring you avoid contact with the ribbon cable during removal.
To guarantee correct positioning within its designated space, briefly reattach the battery connector to the motherboard socket prior to securing the new battery.
Secure the battery in place, then sever its electrical connection before proceeding with the remaining reassembly steps.
To ensure proper alignment and prevent component damage during front panel reinstallation, firmly position the battery flush with the rear case.
Following reassembly, execute a complete system reset to proactively avoid potential problems and streamline any subsequent diagnostic procedures.
Step 20 | Logic Board Assembly
Carefully lift the cellular data antenna cable connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board, located directly above the speaker enclosure, employing the pointed end of a spudger.
Step 21
- Using a screwdriver, detach the two screws that fasten the top logic board bracket to the rear case.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.5 mm head.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 2.3 mm head.
Step 22
- Carefully detach the bracket, located at the logic board's uppermost edge.
Carefully avoid damaging the small grounding tab, located on the bracket adjacent to the rear camera, as it is easily detached.
Depending on the model, the bracket is integrated with the camera housing and will remain connected during removal.
Step 23
- Carefully separate the three listed cables from the logic board by gently prying with the flat spudger tip.
The cable connecting to the upper circuit board is designated as the upper interconnect cable.
The flexible wire harness connecting the button cluster to the circuit board is labeled "button assembly cable."
Carefully detach the interconnect cable from its connector.
Step 24
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the two screws, each measuring 1.3 mm, located on the inner top surface of the rear case.
Step 25
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the 1.2 mm screw that secures the mid-section logic board bracket.
Step 26
Detach the bracket securing the middle section of the logic board.
Step 27
Carefully lift the Lightning connector cable connector from its socket on the logic board using a spudger.
Carefully retract the cable, ensuring it clears the logic board's components.
Carefully retract the cable, ensuring it clears the logic board's components.
Step 28
Using a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paperclip, push in the SIM card release located on the iPhone's right side to release and extract the SIM card tray.
Using a spudger's flat end, gently push the SIM card eject lever inward.
Using a SIM ejection tool or a straightened paperclip, depress the small release button located on the side of the iPhone to pop out the SIM card tray.
Using a spudger's flat end, gently push the SIM card eject lever inward.
Using a SIM ejection tool or a straightened paperclip, depress the small release button located on the side of the iPhone to pop out the SIM card tray.
Step 29
Detach the logic board from the rear case by unscrewing the listed fasteners.
Use two Phillips screws, each measuring 2.3 millimeters.
Use two screws, each measuring 2.7 millimeters in diameter.
Employ a standoff screwdriver or bit to extract standoff screws.
If a dedicated tool isn't available, a small flathead screwdriver can be carefully employed; however, exercise heightened awareness to prevent slippage and potential harm to nearby parts.
A 2.7-millimeter standoff screw, constructed from a non-magnetic material, is required.
To prevent interference with the digital compass, ensure the screw is reinstalled in its initial location on the logic board.
Use two Phillips screws, each measuring 2.3 millimeters.
Use two screws, each measuring 2.7 millimeters in diameter.
Employ a standoff screwdriver or bit to extract standoff screws.
If a dedicated tool isn't available, a small flathead screwdriver can be carefully employed; however, exercise heightened awareness to prevent slippage and potential harm to nearby parts.
A 2.7-millimeter standoff screw, constructed from a non-magnetic material, is required.
To prevent interference with the digital compass, ensure the screw is reinstalled in its initial location on the logic board.
Step 30
To allow access to the battery compartment, pivot the logic board assembly so it faces the rear case's battery area.
Before detaching the logic board assembly from the rear case, ensure that the remaining cable connected to its underside is disconnected.
To secure proper function, the flash surround is affixed to both the flash unit and the rear case; should it remain attached to the rear case, carefully detach it using tweezers and reattach it to the flash unit.
During reassembly, ensure the lower interconnect cable remains clear of the logic board to prevent damage or interference.
Before detaching the logic board assembly from the rear case, ensure that the remaining cable connected to its underside is disconnected.
To secure proper function, the flash surround is affixed to both the flash unit and the rear case; should it remain attached to the rear case, carefully detach it using tweezers and reattach it to the flash unit.
During reassembly, ensure the lower interconnect cable remains clear of the logic board to prevent damage or interference.
Step 31
Carefully lift the Wi-Fi antenna cable connector away from its socket on the logic board's underside, employing the pointed end of a spudger for leverage.
Step 32
Carefully detach the logic board assembly from the rear case.
To safeguard the sensitive electronic components, place the logic board on a grounded anti-static mat during removal and handling.
To safeguard the sensitive electronic components, place the logic board on a grounded anti-static mat during removal and handling.
Step 33 | Power Button
Carefully pry the rubber bumper away from its position beneath the power button using the pointed end of a spudger.
Step 34
Using the appropriate screwdriver, detach the metal bracket securing the rear flash and camera lenses by unscrewing the screws located there.
A screw with a 2.9 mm diameter is needed.
To extract standoff screws, utilize a specialized standoff screwdriver or driver bit; alternatively, a small flathead screwdriver may be employed, but exercise heightened care to prevent slippage and potential harm to nearby parts.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.6 mm head.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.9 mm head.
A screw with a 2.9 mm diameter is needed.
To extract standoff screws, utilize a specialized standoff screwdriver or driver bit; alternatively, a small flathead screwdriver may be employed, but exercise heightened care to prevent slippage and potential harm to nearby parts.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.6 mm head.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.9 mm head.
Step 35
Carefully detach the bracket situated in the space separating the rear-facing flash and camera lenses.
Step 36
Carefully leverage the spudger's tip to pivot the metal bracket, which secures the power switch, outward and away from the rear case's upper surface.
Step 37
Using a spudger tip, apply pressure to the power button until it depresses fully through the rear case exterior.
Carefully detach the power button, ensuring no damage occurs.
To correctly position the power button during installation, orient the metal hinge loop located on its rear side upward, mirroring the illustrated example, rather than allowing it to rest downward.
Carefully detach the power button, ensuring no damage occurs.
To correctly position the power button during installation, orient the metal hinge loop located on its rear side upward, mirroring the illustrated example, rather than allowing it to rest downward.