Smashing tabs on iPhone 3G/3GS Vibrate Switch Flex Cable
Cannot figure out for the life of me how to smash the two tabs that stick out when you replace an iPhone 3G/3GS power/audio/vibrate/volume flex cable.
Apple sends these out smashed so it holds the switch in place better, there for making it work much better.
When I replace this flex cable there are the two tabs poking out, but they do nothing and it is all up to the weak adhesive to hold the switch, to the switch holder.
Please help.
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2 Comments
can you add a photo of the 2 tabs you mean? I'm not sure where abouts you mean
by pollytintop
Thanks for the comments.
The tabs in question are just to the two plastic pins that stick out the opposite side of the iPhone 3g & 3gs mute/vibrate switch. To confirm these are just a plastic compound that melts. Once you have it attached via adhesive to the mute switch holder simply solder the two plastic pins until flush with the metal mute switch holder.
This makes for a sturdy switch once installed and makes it actually work as it should.
Thanks.
by Gabe