Installing iPhone 3GS Proximity Sensor Ribbon

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Many people have come across the loss of their ear speaker or proximity sensor once they change out their digitizer or even remove the screen once or twice. This guide will allow you to replace it via DIY.

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Removal of the original ribbon is a bit tricky. I use an automotive type of pick tool to remove the existing ribbon bracket. Read on for details on this repair.

NOTE: Many vendors online sell defective units, and these ribbons damage easily. When buying, buy a few because you may go through 3-4 before you get a good one.

For more info about me and my repairs, check out my blog. I do a lot of microsoldering repairs and what not.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Proximity Sensor Ribbon  ¶ 

  • Remove the screw that holds this bracket in and put it in a safe place.

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  • Use an automotive pick tool to lift the bracket up on the side of where the speaker lies. Slight upward pressure, do not force or pry.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Do the same with the other side and on the bottom of the bracket. This is held in with tension on fingers that clip into the screen midframe.

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