iPhone 5c SIM Card Replacement
Follow these instructions to extract or substitute the SIM card and its corresponding tray on a GSM iPhone model.
Step 1 | SIM Card
Power off the device entirely to ensure safe SIM card and tray removal.
Use a SIM card eject tool, or carefully straighten a paperclip, and gently push it into the tiny aperture on the SIM card tray to release it.
Using the SIM card eject tool, depress it fully to release the SIM tray.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.
Use a SIM card eject tool, or carefully straighten a paperclip, and gently push it into the tiny aperture on the SIM card tray to release it.
Using the SIM card eject tool, depress it fully to release the SIM tray.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.
Step 2
Using a SIM ejection tool or a small, sturdy paperclip, carefully release the SIM Card tray assembly from the iPhone's side.
When putting everything back together, verify the SIM card's alignment within the tray.
When putting everything back together, verify the SIM card's alignment within the tray.