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iPhone 5s SIM Card Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove or replace your GSM iPhone's SIM card and tray.

What you need

  1. iPhone 5s SIM Card Replacement, SIM Card: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 5s SIM Card Replacement, SIM Card: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a SIM card eject tool or a paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray.

    • Press to eject the tray. This may require a significant amount of force.

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  3. iPhone 5s SIM Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the SIM Card tray assembly from the iPhone.

    • When reinserting the SIM card, ensure that it is in the proper orientation relative to the tray.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Guide Comments

My SIM card got like stuck in the Sim card slot so I don't know how to remove it

leonty frazier - Reply Share

You really should tell that you should shut your phone off while making the switch and to dial *228 when you turn it back on!

Mark Bro - Reply Share

Mon iPhone ne lire pas la carte sim

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