Apple iPhone 5 User Manual

iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

Remove the power button from your iPhone 5.

Written By: Andrew Optimus Goldheart

iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

Draft: 2019-11-15Guide ID: 10703 -

This document was generated on 2021-03-25 02:15:23 PM (MST).

INTRODUCTION

Use this guide to remove the power button from your iPhone 5.

[video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x-0nh-sjEI]

TOOLS:

SIM Card Eject Tool (1)

or paperclip

Phillips #000 Screwdriver (1)

iFixit Opening Tools (1)

Suction Handle (1)

Spudger (1)

P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone (1)

Anti-Static Project Tray (1)

Standoff Screwdriver for iPhones (1)

PARTS:

iPhone 5 Power and Lock Button (1)

iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

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Step 1 — Taping the display glass

If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping the glass.

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Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's display until the whole face is covered.

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This will keep glass shards contained and provide structural integrity when prying and lifting the display.

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Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass shaken free during the repair.

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Step 2 — Remove the Pentalobe screws

Before you proceed, discharge your iPhone battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.

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Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.

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Remove the two 3.6 mm Pentalobe screws next to the Lightning connector.

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iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

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Step 3 — How to prevent display separation

In the following steps you will be pulling the display up out of the phone body. The display is composed of a glass screen and a plastic bezel with metal clips.

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Regardless of the tool you use, you need to be sure you pull up the entire display.

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If the glass begins to separate from the plastic, as shown in the first image, slide a plastic opening tool between the plastic frame and the metal phone body to pry the metal clips out of the case.

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If you are reassembling a phone with a separated display bezel, you may want to place a thin strip of adhesive between the plastic bezel and the glass to keep the phone closed.

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iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

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Step 4 — Starting the iSclack Opening Procedure

The next two steps demonstrate using the iSclack, a great tool for safely opening the iPhone 5 that we recommend for anyone doing more than one repair. If you aren't using the iSclack, skip to

Step 6.

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Close the handle on the iSclack, opening the suction-cup jaws.

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Place the bottom of your iPhone in between the suction cups, against the plastic depth gauge.

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The top suction cup should rest just above the home button.

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Open the handles to close the jaws of the iSclack. Center the suction cups and press them firmly onto the top and bottom of the iPhone.

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iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

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Step 5 — Finishing the iSclack Opening Procedure

Hold onto your iPhone securely and close the handle of the iSclack to separate the suction cups, pulling the front panel up from the rear case.

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The iSclack is designed to safely open your iPhone just enough to separate the pieces, but not enough to damage any cables.

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Peel the two suction cups off your iPhone.

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Skip the next three steps and continue on Step 9.

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iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

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Step 6 — Manual Opening Procedure

Press a suction cup onto the screen, just above the home button.

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Be sure the cup is completely on the screen to get a tight seal.

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If you're opening an iPhone with cracked glass, neatly lay a couple strips of packing tape across the front and squeeze out as many bubbles as you can. This will give the suction cup a surface to grab, and minimize the spread of broken glass.

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iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

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Step 7 — Start lifting the front panel assembly

Make sure the suction cup is firmly attached to the front panel assembly.

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While holding the iPhone down with one hand, pull up on the suction cup to slightly separate the front panel assembly from the rear case.

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Take your time and apply firm, constant force. The screen is a much tighter fit than most devices.

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With a plastic opening tool, begin to gently pry the rear case down, away from the screen, while you pull up with the suction cup.

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There are several clips attaching the front panel assembly to the rear case, so you may need to use a combination of the suction cup and plastic opening tool to free the front panel assembly.

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iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

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This document was generated on 2021-03-25 02:15:23 PM (MST).

Step 8 — Detaching the front panel side clips

Continue to pry up around the sides of the front panel assembly, detaching the clips along the left and right side.

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Step 9 — Opening up the phone

Do not try to completely remove the front panel assembly from the rear case, as there are several ribbon cables still attached at the top of the iPhone.

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Once the clips have been released on the bottom and sides of the front panel assembly, pull the bottom of the assembly away from the rear case.

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Open the display to about a 90º angle, and lean it against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.

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Add a rubber band to keep the display securely in place while you work. This prevents undue strain on the display cables.

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iPhone 5 Power Button Replacement

Draft: 2019-11-15Guide ID: 10703 -

This document was generated on 2021-03-25 02:15:23 PM (MST).

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