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Nexus 4 Power and Volume Button Replacement

Introduction

This guide details the removal and installation of the external power and volume buttons located on the right edge of the back cover.

What you need

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    • Power off the phone, by long-pressing the power button and touching Power off.

    • Remove the SIM tray using the SIM Card Eject Tool.

    • This step is required in order to remove the back case.

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  2. Nexus 4 Power and Volume Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
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    • Gently open the back case by prying along the edge of the cover, starting at a corner of the phone and circling around the phone using a plastic opening tool.

    • The opening process may take a few minutes. The plastic will make a light snapping noise as the back cover separates from the rest of the phone.

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    • Holding the back case, gently push the power button in towards the center of the phone using a spudger.

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    • To remove the volume button, push the button in towards the center of the phone using a spudger.

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Conclusion

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

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