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iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Taping the display glass: step 1, image 1 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Taping the display glass: step 1, image 2 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Taping the display glass: step 1, image 3 of 3

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

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

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

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

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  2. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Removing the Pentalobe screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

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

    • Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.

    • Remove the two 3.8 mm P2 Pentalobe screws on either side of the Lightning connector.

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  3. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Starting the iSclack Opening Procedure: step 3, image 1 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Starting the iSclack Opening Procedure: step 3, image 2 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Starting the iSclack Opening Procedure: step 3, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    iSclack
    $24.99
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    • The next two steps demonstrate using the iSclack, a great tool for safely opening the iPhone 5c that we recommend for anyone doing more than one repair on an iPhone 5, 5s, or 5c. If you aren't using the iSclack, skip to Step 5.

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

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

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

    • 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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  4. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Finishing the iSclack Opening Procedure: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Finishing the iSclack Opening Procedure: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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

    • Peel the two suction cups off your iPhone.

    • Skip the next three steps and continue on to Step 8.

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  5. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Manual Opening Procedure: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

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

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  6. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Start lifting the front panel assembly: step 6, image 1 of 2 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Start lifting the front panel assembly: step 6, image 2 of 2

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

    • 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.

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

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

    • 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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  7. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the plastic nub to release the vacuum seal on the suction cup.

    • Remove the suction cup from the display assembly.

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  8. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Opening up the phone: step 8, image 1 of 2 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Opening up the phone: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the home button end of the front panel up to gain access to the connectors near the top of the phone.

    • 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.

    • In a pinch, you can use an unopened canned beverage to hold the display.

    • 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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  9. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 1.6 mm Phillips #000 screws securing the metal battery connector bracket to the logic board.

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  11. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the metal battery connector bracket from the iPhone.

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  12. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Disconnecting the battery connector: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to gently pry the battery connector up from its socket on the logic board.

    • Be very careful to only pry up on the battery connector itself and not the socket on the logic board. If you pry up on the logic board socket or the board itself, you may destroy the socket or damage nearby components on the board.

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  13. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following Phillips #000 screws securing the front panel assembly cable bracket to the logic board:

    • Two 1.3 mm screws

    • One 1.7 mm screw

    • One 3.25 mm screw

    • It is especially important to keep track of your screws in this step for reassembly. Accidentally using the 3.25 mm screw or the 1.7 mm screw in the bottom right hole will result in significant damage to the logic board causing the phone to no longer boot properly.

    • Be careful not to over-tighten the screws. If they don't fit easily when you are securing them, they may be the wrong size—don't force them.

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  14. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front panel assembly cable bracket from the logic board.

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  15. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Disconnecting the front panel assembly cables: step 14, image 1 of 2 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Disconnecting the front panel assembly cables: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool or a fingernail to disconnect the front-facing camera and sensor cable connector.

    • Be sure to only pry up on the connector, and not on the socket on the logic board.

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  16. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Make sure the battery is disconnected before you disconnect or reconnect the cables in this step.

    • Use a plastic opening tool or a fingernail to disconnect the LCD cable connector.

    • The LCD and Digitizer connectors are on the same cable assembly, so prying the LCD connector up should disconnect both connectors. Double check that the two cables are fully disconnected before removing the display.

    • When reassembling your phone, the LCD cable may pop off its connector. A blank screen, or white lines on the display could be caused by a loose connection. Should this happen, reconnect the cable and power cycle your phone. The best way to power cycle your phone is to disconnect and reconnect the battery.

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  17. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Separating front panel assembly and rear case: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front panel assembly from the rear case.

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  18. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Rear-Facing Camera: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 1.5 mm Phillips #000 screws securing the rear-facing camera to the rear case.

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  19. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rear-facing camera bracket from the iPhone.

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  20. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat edge of a spudger to pry the rear-camera connector up off the logic board.

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  21. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rear-facing camera from the iPhone.

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  22. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement, Power Button: step 21, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Standoff Screwdriver for iPhones
    $5.49
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    • Remove the following screws securing the upper assembly contact bracket to the rear case:

    • 3.0 mm standoff screw

    • Standoff screws are best removed with a standoff screwdriver or standoff driver bit. A small flathead screwdriver can also do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

    • 1.5 mm Phillips #000 screw

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  23. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 22, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the upper assembly contact bracket from the rear case.

    • A small rubber bumper may fall off the top of the bracket—take care not to lose it.

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  24. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the small foam tape from inside the rear camera's cavity.

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  25. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 1.4 mm Phillips #000 screws securing the power/sleep button bracket.

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  26. iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 3 iPhone 5c Power Button Replacement: step 25, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently fold the power/sleep button bracket down from the top of the rear case.

    • Use tweezers to grab and remove the button.

    • For reassembly, note the orientation—the metal bar should be flush with the bottom of the button. Check if your home button has the metal hinge, if not you will need to transfer it from your current home button.

    • If you can't get a hold on the power button from inside the case, use a spudger to slightly push it in from the outside.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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8 Comments

So whats next,if you removed it and reintalled it and still dont work. What next??

ZULEYMA - Reply

This should not be rated "difficult" because it's extremely easy.

THIS is difficult.: iPhone 5c Audio Control and Power Button Cable Replacement

applerepairshop - Reply

Yes, this one is relatively easy.

Anything involving a heat gun is "Difficult ".

Anything involving mandatory spare parts and a heat gun is "Very Difficult ".

:-)

Boyd Waters -

There is a cable connected to be power button on my iPhone c and all the videos don't show how to remove it HELP PLEASE

Perry Harrison - Reply

You can find the guide for removing/replacing the cable for the power button right here. That cable also contains the flash, microphone, and volume controls.

Jeff Suovanen -

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