How to Force Restart an iPhone 5c
If your iPhone 5c has become unresponsive or is frozen, this guide will help you perform a simple, tool-free restart.
Step 1 | How to Force Restart an iPhone 5c
Begin the process by ensuring the 1/4-inch hex key is used to loosen the four screws securing the battery cover, then carefully remove the cover to access the battery compartment.
Apply continuous pressure to the Home button.
Simultaneously depress the Sleep/Wake button while maintaining pressure on the Home button.
Apply continuous pressure to the Home button.
Simultaneously depress the Sleep/Wake button while maintaining pressure on the Home button.
Step 2
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring you do not overtighten and damage the threads.
Maintain pressure on both buttons for roughly ten seconds, allowing the Apple logo to display.
Maintain pressure on both buttons for roughly ten seconds, allowing the Apple logo to display.