Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 1 Insert a paper clip into the hole next to the headphone jack. Press down on the paper clip until the SIM card tray pops out. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1929 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 2 Grasp the SIM card tray and slide it out of the iPhone. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1930 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 3 This image shows the two tabs and two catches located on the underside of the antenna cover. The two tabs at the top of the image must be pushed towards the black cover to release them. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1931 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 4 Be sure to slide the metal spudger between the dock connector and the antenna cover, and not into the dock connector itself. Insert a metal spudger into the slot between the dock connector and the antenna cover. Gently pry up near the two tabs to create a small gap between the antenna cover and the silver front bezel. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1932 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 5 Insert an iPod opening tool in the gap between the antenna cover and the front bezel. The wedge of the tool should be pointing towards the antenna cover. Slide the tool around the corner and up until you reach the metal backing. Repeat the same procedure on the other side of the dock connector. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1933 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 6 Grasp the antenna cover on either side and slide it up and away from the iPhone. This requires some force. If it does not come free, ensure that the antenna cover is lifted up enough to free the catches. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1934 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 7 Remove the three Phillips #00 screws securing the rear panel to the iPhone. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1935 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 8 Getting the iPhone open is a challenging feat, so don't get discouraged. Take a deep breath and make sure you have plenty of time to get the job done. The small square hole is the location to insert the dental pick in the next step. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1936 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 9 Start removing the rear panel on the side with the buttons. Slide the dental pick completely into the square hole. You may need to wiggle the tool and apply a good amount of force to get it to go all the way. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1937 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 10 Pry up the rear panel by pulling the dental pick counterclockwise in a quick motion. Apply force perpendicular to the plane of the display assembly. You may be afraid to go fast, but going slowly is more likely to bend the case. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1938 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 11 Use a spudger to free the rear panel from the iPhone along the corner and top. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1939 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 12 Repeat the same procedure on the other side of the iPhone. Slide the dental pick completely into the square hole. You may need to wiggle the tool and apply a good amount of force to get it to go all the way. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s3267 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 13 Pry up the rear panel by pulling the dental pick counterclockwise in a quick motion. Apply force perpendicular to the plane of the display assembly. You may be afraid to go fast, but going slowly is more likely to bend the case. The rear panel is still attached to the iPhone by the headphone jack cable, so don't entirely remove the rear panel from the iPhone just yet. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s3268 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 14 Make sure the phone is off before disconnecting the headphone jack cable. Use a spudger to disconnect the headphone jack cable from the logic board. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1940 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 15 Remove the two Phillips #00 screws securing the on/off switch to the rear panel. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1941 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 16 Remove the following 3 screws: Two Phillips #00 screws securing the vibrator to the rear panel. One larger head and longer Phillips #00 screw securing the headphone jack to the rear panel. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1942 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 17 Grasp the metal screw plate attached to the on/off switch and lift slightly up and away from the rear panel. The button should come with the cable. Gently peel up the on/off switch ribbon cable. Be sure to pull near where the ribbon cable is glued to the rear panel. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1943 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 18 The headphone jack is slightly recessed into the rear panel. First slide the headphone jack away from its housing and then lift it up slightly (only 1/4 inch or 1/2 centimeter) so that it is no longer in the rear panel. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1944 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 19 Grasp the headphone jack at the tip and gently lift up, pulling the vibrator out of the rear panel. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1945 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 20 Remove the two Phillips #00 screws securing the silent/ring switch to the rear panel. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1946 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 21 Grasp the silent/ring switch and lift it up to reveal the screw beneath. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1947 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 22 Remove the three Phillips #00 screws securing the volume switch to the rear panel. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1948 Installing iPhone 1st Generation Headphone Jack: Step 23 Lift the headphone jack assembly out of the rear panel. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-1st-Generation-Headphone-Jack/442/all#s1949