iPhone 5c Volume Controls Replacement
This guide details the procedure for disassembling and extracting the ringer/hold switch assembly and volume buttons from an iPhone 5c.
Before proceeding, disconnect the battery; the adhesive holding it in place is designed for single use and will need to be replaced, so ensure you have new adhesive strips available. If replacement strips are unavailable, a segment of double-sided tape can be used to prevent the battery from moving within the device.
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 regulator to the circuit board, and exercise caution to prevent damage to the surrounding components.
To mitigate the risk of additional shattering and potential injury while repairing a cracked display glass, secure it with tape.
Apply strips of transparent packing tape across the iPhone screen, ensuring complete coverage by layering them.
To prevent glass fragments from scattering and maintain stability during the display separation process, this technique is essential.
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 repairing a cracked display glass, secure it with tape.
Apply strips of transparent packing tape across the iPhone screen, ensuring complete coverage by layering them.
To prevent glass fragments from scattering and maintain stability during the display separation process, this technique is essential.
To safeguard your eyes from potential glass fragments that may detach during the repair process, always use safety glasses.
Step 2 | Removing the Pentalobe screws
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring the motor shaft aligns properly and avoiding over-tightening which could damage the threads.
To prevent potential fire or explosion hazards 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 significant risk of ignition if damaged.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using appropriate tools, detach the two screws, each measuring 3.8 mm in length and featuring a P2 Pentalobe head, located on both sides of the Lightning connector.
To prevent potential fire or explosion hazards 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 significant risk of ignition if damaged.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using appropriate tools, detach the two screws, each measuring 3.8 mm in length and featuring a P2 Pentalobe head, located on both sides of the Lightning connector.
Step 3 | Starting the iSclack Opening Procedure
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw located on the motor shaft to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring the motor's rotational direction remains unobstructed and observing the warning regarding potential damage if overtightened.
For those performing multiple iPhone 5, 5s, or 5c repairs, utilizing the iSclack is advised as a secure method for separating the device; if you choose not to use this tool, proceed directly to Step 5.
Actuate the iSclack handle to release the clamping force of the suction-cup jaws.
Position the iPhone's lower edge between the vacuum cups, ensuring it contacts the plastic depth gauge.
Position the uppermost suction cup so it hovers slightly above the home button.
To secure the iPhone, position the suction cups centrally on both the front and rear surfaces, then activate the iSclack by opening the handles, which will separate the jaws, and apply firm pressure to both suction cups.
For those performing multiple iPhone 5, 5s, or 5c repairs, utilizing the iSclack is advised as a secure method for separating the device; if you choose not to use this tool, proceed directly to Step 5.
Actuate the iSclack handle to release the clamping force of the suction-cup jaws.
Position the iPhone's lower edge between the vacuum cups, ensuring it contacts the plastic depth gauge.
Position the uppermost suction cup so it hovers slightly above the home button.
To secure the iPhone, position the suction cups centrally on both the front and rear surfaces, then activate the iSclack by opening the handles, which will separate the jaws, and apply firm pressure to both suction cups.
Step 4 | Finishing the iSclack Opening Procedure
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-tightened to prevent damage; observe the torque limit of 6 in-lbs per screw.This specialized tool allows for controlled separation of the iPhone's components, providing access for repair while preventing cable damage due to excessive opening.
Detach the iPhone from its mounting surface by removing both suction cups.
Proceed directly to Step 8, bypassing Steps 4, 5, and 6.
Detach the iPhone from its mounting surface by removing both suction cups.
Proceed directly to Step 8, bypassing Steps 4, 5, and 6.
Step 5 | Manual Opening Procedure
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four retaining screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage.
Secure a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure the screen's entire surface is covered by the cup to guarantee a secure connection.
Secure a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure the screen's entire surface is covered by the cup to guarantee a secure connection.
Step 6 | Start lifting the front panel assembly
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 inch-pounds, ensuring not to overtighten and potentially strip the threads; failure to adhere to this torque specification could result in premature motor failure.
Secure the front panel assembly to the suction cup, ensuring a strong and stable connection.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to create a small gap between the front panel and the device's back cover.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a significantly tighter fit 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 disengage the multiple retaining clips, potentially requiring the coordinated use of both the suction cup and plastic opening tool.
Secure the front panel assembly to the suction cup, ensuring a strong and stable connection.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to create a small gap between the front panel and the device's back cover.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a significantly tighter fit 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 disengage the multiple retaining clips, potentially requiring the coordinated use of both the suction cup and plastic opening tool.
Step 7
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4 x 8mm screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.
To detach the suction cup, depress the small plastic projection that maintains the airtight seal.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
To detach the suction cup, depress the small plastic projection that maintains the airtight seal.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Step 8 | Opening up the phone
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-tightened to prevent damage; observe a torque of 6 in-lbs per screw.
To expose the connectors located at the upper portion of the device, carefully raise the front panel, beginning at the home button end.
Carefully position the display at approximately 90 degrees, then secure it in an upright position using a support to allow for hands-free access during the repair process.
As a temporary substitute, an unused, sealed can of soda can be employed to support the display.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure the display with a rubber band.
To expose the connectors located at the upper portion of the device, carefully raise the front panel, beginning at the home button end.
Carefully position the display at approximately 90 degrees, then secure it in an upright position using a support to allow for hands-free access during the repair process.
As a temporary substitute, an unused, sealed can of soda can be employed to support the display.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure the display with a rubber band.
Step 9
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 overtightened to prevent damage; refer to the torque specification of 4.5 Nm.
Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, detach the metal bracket that holds the battery connector by unscrewing the two 1.6 mm screws holding it in place on the logic board.
Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, detach the metal bracket that holds the battery connector by unscrewing the two 1.6 mm screws holding it in place on the logic board.
Step 10
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.
Using a precision screwdriver, detach the metal bracket securing the battery connector.
Using a precision screwdriver, detach the metal bracket securing the battery connector.
Step 11 | Disconnecting the battery connector
Carefully lift the battery connector away from its corresponding socket on the logic board, employing a spudger or a clean fingernail to avoid damage.
Exercise extreme caution when releasing the battery connector, ensuring you apply force solely to the connector and avoid contact with the logic board socket; applying pressure to the socket or the board could result in socket destruction or damage to adjacent components.
Exercise extreme caution when releasing the battery connector, ensuring you apply force solely to the connector and avoid contact with the logic board socket; applying pressure to the socket or the board could result in socket destruction or damage to adjacent components.
Step 12
Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, detach the bracket that holds the front panel assembly cable by unscrewing the screws fastening it to the logic board.
Use two screws, each measuring 1.3 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.7 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 3.25 mm diameter is required.
Carefully manage all screws during this procedure to ensure correct reassembly; improper screw selection, such as using a 3.25 mm screw instead of a 1.7 mm screw in the bottom right hole, will critically damage the logic board and prevent the device from powering on.
Avoid applying excessive torque when tightening screws; if resistance is encountered during installation, verify screw size compatibility and do not use force.
Use two screws, each measuring 1.3 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.7 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 3.25 mm diameter is required.
Carefully manage all screws during this procedure to ensure correct reassembly; improper screw selection, such as using a 3.25 mm screw instead of a 1.7 mm screw in the bottom right hole, will critically damage the logic board and prevent the device from powering on.
Avoid applying excessive torque when tightening screws; if resistance is encountered during installation, verify screw size compatibility and do not use force.
Step 13
Detach the bracket securing the front panel assembly cable to the logic board.
Step 14 | Disconnecting the front panel assembly cables
Carefully detach the front camera and sensor cable connector from its socket using a plastic pry tool or your fingernail.
Avoid applying lifting force to the logic board socket; direct all force to the connector itself.
Avoid applying lifting force to the logic board socket; direct all force to the connector itself.
Step 15
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cables in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Carefully detach the LCD cable connector from its socket using a plastic opening tool or your fingernail.
Because the LCD and digitizer share a single cable assembly, lifting the LCD connector will simultaneously release both connections. Ensure both cables have fully separated before proceeding with display removal.
If the display shows a blank screen or white lines after reassembly, the LCD cable might have become disconnected from its connector; to resolve this, firmly reseat the cable and restart the device by briefly removing and reinstalling the battery.
Carefully detach the LCD cable connector from its socket using a plastic opening tool or your fingernail.
Because the LCD and digitizer share a single cable assembly, lifting the LCD connector will simultaneously release both connections. Ensure both cables have fully separated before proceeding with display removal.
If the display shows a blank screen or white lines after reassembly, the LCD cable might have become disconnected from its connector; to resolve this, firmly reseat the cable and restart the device by briefly removing and reinstalling the battery.
Step 16 | Separating front panel assembly and rear case
Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.
Step 17 | SIM Card
Power off the device entirely to prevent damage before accessing and extracting the SIM card and its associated tray.
Using a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paperclip, gently push into the tiny aperture located on the SIM card tray to release it.
Using the SIM card eject tool, depress it toward the device to release the SIM tray.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.
Using a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paperclip, gently push into the tiny aperture located on the SIM card tray to release it.
Using the SIM card eject tool, depress it toward the device to release the SIM tray.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.
Step 18
Using the SIM ejection tool or a small, sturdy paperclip, release the SIM Card tray and extract the SIM Card tray assembly from the iPhone.
To avoid damage, correctly align the SIM card within its tray before reinserting it.
To avoid damage, correctly align the SIM card within its tray before reinserting it.
Step 19 | Battery
Using a spudger, carefully separate the battery from the headphone jack by releasing the adhesive tab.
Step 20
Carefully detach the battery's adhesive pull tab to release it from the device.
Step 21
Using a sharp blade, sever the black battery tab by slicing through the adhesive positioned between the two white adhesive strips, thus detaching them.
Step 22
To prevent the strips from adhering and tearing, maintain their flatness and avoid creases throughout this step.
Gently peel one battery adhesive tab downwards, moving it towards the iPhone’s lower edge.
To remove the strip, apply consistent, even force while guiding it out from the space between the battery and the rear case; ensure the pulling angle remains at 60 degrees or less to optimize the process.
Maneuver the adhesive strip along the battery's edge, ensuring it follows the corner and ascends the side, while avoiding contact with other internal iPhone parts to prevent damage.
To release the strip completely, gradually extend it far beyond its initial size; if needed, reposition your grip closer to the battery as you pull to maintain tension and ensure the entire length separates.
Gently peel one battery adhesive tab downwards, moving it towards the iPhone’s lower edge.
To remove the strip, apply consistent, even force while guiding it out from the space between the battery and the rear case; ensure the pulling angle remains at 60 degrees or less to optimize the process.
Maneuver the adhesive strip along the battery's edge, ensuring it follows the corner and ascends the side, while avoiding contact with other internal iPhone parts to prevent damage.
To release the strip completely, gradually extend it far beyond its initial size; if needed, reposition your grip closer to the battery as you pull to maintain tension and ensure the entire length separates.
Step 23
Perform the same removal process for the remaining strip.
Step 24
Disconnecting the iPhone's battery is necessary; this involves carefully separating it from the device's internal components.
Should any adhesive strip(s) become damaged and fragments are inaccessible for retrieval using tweezers, avoid attempting to dislodge the battery; proceed directly to the subsequent steps for secure battery removal.
Should any adhesive strip(s) become damaged and fragments are inaccessible for retrieval using tweezers, avoid attempting to dislodge the battery; proceed directly to the subsequent steps for secure battery removal.
Step 25 | Battery removal with latent adhesive
To loosen the adhesive securing the battery, carefully introduce a small amount of isopropyl alcohol with a concentration of 90% or higher beneath it, allowing the liquid to spread around the adhesive. This high-concentration alcohol functions as a solvent and evaporates completely, preventing any potential damage to your iPhone.
Using a plastic card, gently insert the edge beneath the battery, positioning it closest to the logic board.
Applying force to the logic board could result in device damage.
Exercise caution during separation to prevent damage to the ribbon cable connecting the upper component; do not apply force close to the battery's top edge.
Using a card, gently advance it between the battery and the device casing, starting at the top edge and working it downwards.
To ensure proper contact, perform the identical steps again on the battery's opposite face.
Using a plastic card, gently insert the edge beneath the battery, positioning it closest to the logic board.
Applying force to the logic board could result in device damage.
Exercise caution during separation to prevent damage to the ribbon cable connecting the upper component; do not apply force close to the battery's top edge.
Using a card, gently advance it between the battery and the device casing, starting at the top edge and working it downwards.
To ensure proper contact, perform the identical steps again on the battery's opposite face.
Step 26
To release a battery that remains adhered to the device housing, apply heat using the iOpener tool as detailed in our instructions, or alternatively, use a hair dryer to soften the adhesive holding the battery in place against the back cover.
Position the iOpener horizontally against the iPhone's rear casing, to the right of the camera module, ensuring full surface contact by gently pressing it down.
Allow the desiccant bag to remain in contact with the iPhone for roughly 90 seconds prior to battery removal.
Apply warmth to the rear casing of the device with a hair dryer or heat gun, ensuring the surface reaches a temperature just beyond comfortable touch.
Avoid direct application of heat to the battery.
Exposure to excessive heat poses a risk of battery ignition in the iPhone.
Position the iOpener horizontally against the iPhone's rear casing, to the right of the camera module, ensuring full surface contact by gently pressing it down.
Allow the desiccant bag to remain in contact with the iPhone for roughly 90 seconds prior to battery removal.
Apply warmth to the rear casing of the device with a hair dryer or heat gun, ensuring the surface reaches a temperature just beyond comfortable touch.
Avoid direct application of heat to the battery.
Exposure to excessive heat poses a risk of battery ignition in the iPhone.
Step 27
Carefully detach and extract the iPhone's battery.
To prevent damage, ensure any residual alcohol solution is completely removed by wiping with a clean cloth or by permitting it to evaporate fully prior to battery replacement.
Confirm the connection is free of any obstruction; if the battery is still adhered, apply more heat with the iOpener and repeat the separation process.
Carefully detach the protective plastic covering from the new battery by gently separating it from the ribbon cable.
To guarantee correct positioning within its designated space, briefly plug the battery connector back into the motherboard socket prior to securing the new battery.
Secure the battery in place, then sever its electrical connection before proceeding with the remaining assembly steps.
To secure a battery lacking factory-applied adhesive, follow the detailed instructions in this guide for adhesive strip replacement.
Following reassembly, execute a factory reset procedure.Performing this step now helps avoid multiple potential problems and makes diagnosing any future issues easier.
To prevent damage, ensure any residual alcohol solution is completely removed by wiping with a clean cloth or by permitting it to evaporate fully prior to battery replacement.
Confirm the connection is free of any obstruction; if the battery is still adhered, apply more heat with the iOpener and repeat the separation process.
Carefully detach the protective plastic covering from the new battery by gently separating it from the ribbon cable.
To guarantee correct positioning within its designated space, briefly plug the battery connector back into the motherboard socket prior to securing the new battery.
Secure the battery in place, then sever its electrical connection before proceeding with the remaining assembly steps.
To secure a battery lacking factory-applied adhesive, follow the detailed instructions in this guide for adhesive strip replacement.
Following reassembly, execute a factory reset procedure.Performing this step now helps avoid multiple potential problems and makes diagnosing any future issues easier.
Step 28 | Volume Controls
Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, detach the hold switch bracket by unscrewing the pair of 1.6 mm screws securing it.
Step 29
Detach the hold button bracket clip, ensuring it is preserved for reinstallation.
Confirm the rightward orientation of the angled section during reassembly.
Carefully use the spudger tip to depress the hold switch bracket, pivoting it downwards.
Confirm the rightward orientation of the angled section during reassembly.
Carefully use the spudger tip to depress the hold switch bracket, pivoting it downwards.
Step 30
Employing tweezers, carefully detach the hold switch.
When putting the button back together, ensure the red line is positioned uppermost and the notch on the hold switch button aligns with and engages the mechanical switch on the cable.
When putting the button back together, ensure the red line is positioned uppermost and the notch on the hold switch button aligns with and engages the mechanical switch on the cable.
Step 31
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 6 in-lbs to prevent damage.Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, detach the volume rocker bracket from the side wall by unscrewing the 1.6 mm screw that holds it in place.
Step 32
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8mm screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.Carefully use the spudger tip to depress the volume rocker bracket towards the device's side wall, releasing its hold.
Carefully detach the volume rocker assembly.
Carefully detach the volume rocker assembly.