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Nexus 4 Power and Volume Button Replacement

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Nexus 4 Power and Volume Button Replacement

Introduction

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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

Parts

Tools

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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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      • 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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