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Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement

Introduction

The power button of Pantech Matrix C740 functions as the mechanism for either turning the device on or off or resetting the device; however, faulty functioning of the power button may not allow any of the these functions to occur. Therefore, this guide serves as an aid in the replacement of the power button for the Pantech Matrix C740.

What you need

  1. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Phone Orientation: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place phone with screen side facing toward you.

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  2. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Phone Orientation: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip phone over so screen side is now facing down.

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  3. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Back Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Back Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Gently slide the backside phone cover off exposing the battery underneath.

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  4. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Lift Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift the battery up from where the spudger is pointed.

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  6. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from its dock.

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  7. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Slide SIM Card Out: step 6, image 1 of 3 Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Slide SIM Card Out: step 6, image 2 of 3 Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Slide SIM Card Out: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the SIM Card out of its dock.

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  8. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Phone Screws: step 7, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Phone Screws: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 2mm Phillips #000 screws from each corner of the device.

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  9. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Phone Casing: step 8, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Phone Casing: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate the phone so the base is facing you.

    • Use spudger to separate phone casing and inside as shown.

    • Remove the casing carefully and set aside.

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  10. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Camera Screws: step 9, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Camera Screws: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Place phone with exposed motherboard facing you.

    • Use a PH000 driver to remove the five 2 mm screws holding the camera in place.

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  11. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift up to motherboard to expose the power button.

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  12. Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Power Button: step 11, image 1 of 2 Pantech Matrix Power Button Replacement, Remove Power Button: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the power button.

    • Grasp the power button with metal tweezers and pull gently to remove.

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Conclusion

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

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