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iPhone 5 Volume Controls Replacement

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  1. iPhone 5 Volume Controls Replacement, Volume Controls: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 5 Volume Controls Replacement, Volume Controls: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove three screws securing the vibrator and vibrator bracket to the rear case:

    • One 2.3 mm Phillips screw

    • One 1.7 mm Phillips screw

    • One 1.6 mm Phillips screw securing the vibrator to the top inside of the rear case.

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  2. iPhone 5 Volume Controls Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the vibrator and vibrator bracket from the rear case.

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  4. iPhone 5 Volume Controls Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws securing the volume button and ringer switch brackets to the side of the rear case:

    • One 1.5 mm Phillips screw

    • Two 1.8 mm Phillips screws

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  5. iPhone 5 Volume Controls Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPhone 5 Volume Controls Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry the ringer switch bracket from the side of the rear case.

    • Remove the ringer switch.

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  6. iPhone 5 Volume Controls Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 iPhone 5 Volume Controls Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to pry the volume button bracket from the side of the rear case.

    • Remove the volume buttons.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

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