The iPhone lock (power) button does not work – Anatomy of a Breakdown. iPhone lock (power) button does not work - Anatomy of Breakdowns Change the iPhone 5 power button cable

If you are interested in where to get your smartphone repaired and the price of repairing the lock button on an iPhone 5 in Moscow, create a task for Yuda, and experienced specialists will answer all your questions. Qualified craftsmen are registered here who:

have extensive work experience
offer profitable terms– low cost and maximum quality guarantees
know the specifics of repairing Power keys on iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, as well as on models mobile phones Episodes 4 and 3

The lock button stops working for various reasons, the most common of which are:

mechanical impact - impact, strong pressure on the button area iPhone lock 5; the smartphone may fall, then many parts often break
moisture ingress - sometimes even condensation can cause damage
manufacturing defect or use of low-quality spare parts during previous repairs

In all cases, the reason for the failure of the iPhone 5 lock key, as well as in the mobile 4 and 4S models, is microcracks on the power button cable, which could have formed as a result of broken contacts, their oxidation or corrosion. In order to fix the on and off button, a specialist will have to change the top cable in the iPhone.

How long does it take to repair a lock key?

Replacing the lock button on iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, models 4 and 4S, as well as iPhones of the third series takes about an hour. However, in different cases the repair may take a little longer. It's bad if:

no original spare parts available
The technician’s busy schedule does not allow him to carry out urgent repairs
the service is far away and you will have to spend a lot of time on the road

Specialists registered with Yuda will change the button on the iPhone 5 in the shortest possible time, and will give all the necessary guarantees. They work in all districts of Moscow, and not far from you there will probably be a free technician who is ready to replace the top cable right now in order to fix the faulty Power key.

You don’t have to look for the address of the nearest workshop, because in order for the shutdown button to be restored as quickly as possible, you can call a specialist at home. He will arrive at any time convenient time, will hold free diagnostics, will name the cost and time required to repair your iPhone 5, 5C, 5S or 4 and 4S.

After that, if possible, he will replace the faulty parts at home or take the smartphone to a service center for more complex repairs. In any case, you will receive a guarantee that the button will be repaired as quickly as possible in the given situation.

How much does it cost to fix a lock key?

In different cases, when it is necessary to replace a faulty lock button on an iPhone 5, the price may vary significantly. The cost depends on:

what spare parts does the master use - if they are original, the price will be higher; for inexpensive repairs, high-quality analogues are used
how many components need to be changed - sometimes the phone can fall so that replacing the power button on the iPhone 5 will not help, often the power connector and headphone jack need to be replaced, and often the screen breaks when dropped - such work is not cheap
how much time will the specialist have - if the specialist has a limited period of time to work, in this case the price of repairs will most likely be higher

Also, the cost of repairing a faulty power off/lock button is often influenced by the need to deliver the smartphone to a service center and its subsequent transportation after repair to the specified address - home or office. In some cases, Yudu performers deliver phones for free, but if you are hoping to fix your gadget cheaply, check this point in advance.

On Yuda, all specialists deal with changing the lock buttons on the iPhone 5, repairing the top cable and eliminating other faults without intermediaries, thanks to which they provide inexpensive services. You will not need to overpay for mediation, and this allows you to make the price approximately 20-30% lower than the cost of similar work in official service workshops.

To find out how much it costs to repair your iPhone, send a request to Yuda. Indicate in it:

the brand of your iPhone – 5, 5C, 5S or it belongs to the third or fourth series
what exactly doesn't work - just Power button does not respond well to pressure or it is also worth repairing the power connector, the sensor does not work and some other malfunctions are noticed
How urgently do repairs need to be made?
approximate price

The Yudu service works around the clock, you can send an application at any convenient time. Specialists in Moscow who are ready to urgently repair your iPhone that is not working well will contact you and offer their services. Choose someone who can repair the lock key cheaper than others, and will give the maximum guarantee. Please ensure that the iPhone 5 lock button repair price is reasonable and place an order.

Many people turn to service centers with one of the most common problems in the iPhone 5 - a breakdown of the on/off button (the same button performs the function of locking and unlocking the phone). It is located on the top right side of the iPhone 5.

Apple Company opened special program Repairing power buttons on iPhone 5. But it is designed for devices with specific serial numbers. The program applies to a number of iPhones released since March 2013. Apple reports that the program was launched due to the fact that in a small number of devices the power button may stop working or work incorrectly. The one-year warranty has expired for these, but for devices with certain serial numbers free repair activation mechanism is now possible within two years from the date of purchase.

Whether a particular device falls under the program to increase the warranty period of the power buttons can be found out by serial number smartphone listed on the Apple website. If the device is eligible for the program, repairs can be made free of charge at Apple service centers.

If the device does not fall under this program, then it will have to be repaired in service center at your own expense. In this article we will look in detail at what could be the cause of the breakdown and possible ways solutions to such a problem.

Reasons for the failure of the on/off button on the iPhone 5:

Liquid ingress or heavy contamination;
Violation of membrane integrity;
Strong physical impact on the button;
Manufacturing defects.

Button failure may look different, regardless of the reason why the button failed.

There are three types of incorrect operation of the on/off button:

1. The button cannot be pressed; it is pressed into the body. In this case, the membrane has burst and does not perform its function of pressing the button.
2. The button is pressed, but it rarely works and pressing requires a lot of effort. The reason is also in the membrane, but it is not completely pressed in and when pressed hard it still works.
3. The button is pressed, but it does not work. The reason is a faulty loop. Most likely, oxidation appeared in some places, the contacts were broken and the cable stopped working.

In all of the above cases, it is necessary to replace the on/off button along with the cable, since the button cannot be replaced separately. Let's look at the steps to replace the on/off button cable.

First of all, you need to completely disassemble the phone

We will show you the process of replacing the cable in more detail.

1. First of all, you need to unscrew the two screws near the charging connector.

3. Unscrew the screws holding the metal plates (battery and display cable)

disconnect the battery

and disconnect the display connection cable

5. The battery is glued quite firmly to the case. Therefore, we will use a metal spatula to lift the battery.

6. Disconnect all cables going to motherboard

7. General form iPhone 5 disassembly stage

8. Now you need to remove the motherboard. Remove all screws holding the board to the case

9. General view of the second stage of iPhone 5 disassembly

10. Now we are close to the faulty button cable turn on iPhone 5. First, remove the vibration motor.

11. Remove the screws of the power button cable itself

Please note that the cable is glued to the body!

We replace the non-working cable with a new one and assemble it in reverse order!

These instructions will help you replace the home button on your iPhone 5s yourself.

Note that Touch ID can only work with the factory-installed button. If you replace the home button yourself, you will not be able to unlock your iPhone using your fingerprint. Only replacement in official Apple Service Center .

may retain Touch ID functionality

This instruction is a translation of the article: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+5s+Home+Button+Replacement/24983.

We also have instructions on how if you're interested.

Warning
This article is not a guide to action! All responsibility for collecting and disassembling your device lies with you.

Many manufacturers do not bear warranty obligations if the device has been disassembled by the user. If you do not want to lose the warranty for your device, check the terms of the warranty in the documentation or with the device manufacturer.

Tools used

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Apply several strips of tape until you cover the entire screen area. First of all, this will protect you and the phone from small fragments, and secondly, it will help maintain the integrity of the screen when we take it out of the case.

I highly recommend using safety glasses and gloves. Getting glass shards out of your eye is a very unpleasant task :(

Turn off your phone before starting work.

Next, remove the two 3.9mm Pentalobe screws that flank the Lightning connector.

Use a suction cup to remove the screen module. Place the suction cup on the screen near the home button and press down until the suction cup sticks and holds well.

The display module is held in the housing by latches and is also connected to motherboard several loops. One cable is located under the home button, the rest are at the top of the iPhone. Your task is to open the iPhone just enough so that you can disconnect the cable under the home button.

Don't rush, this procedure may take some time. The iPhone 5S display is fixed quite firmly in the body. Do not try to open the phone completely at once; do not forget about the cable.

As soon as the display is held only by the cables, you can remove the suction cup, to do this, pull the tab on the suction cup, or, if there is none, lift one edge of the suction cup with your fingernail.

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Now we lift the display module from the side of the “home” button just enough so that the cable can be disconnected.

Do not raise the screen too high, you may damage the cable or connector. The cable must not be stretched.

Use tweezers to remove the bracket from the connector.

During assembly, install the bracket correctly. The side with the small tooth should be facing down the device, and the side with the two slots should be facing the battery.

Use tweezers to disconnect the cable connector from the connector on the motherboard.

Make sure that the connector on the cable is actually disconnected from the connector on the motherboard. The connector on the motherboard is glued and can be pulled off the motherboard if you are not very careful, but the connector itself will still be connected to the connector on the cable.

After the home button cable is disconnected, open the phone 90° from the home button side as if there was a hinge at the top of the phone.

During the next few steps, keep the screen raised 90° as shown in the picture.

Unscrew the screws marked with circles:

1.7mm Phillips #000;
1.2mm Phillips #000;
1.3mm Phillips #000;
1.7mm Phillips #000 head screw. This screw is not magnetized with a screwdriver. Don't lose it.

It is very important not to mix up the screws during assembly. If you use a 1.3mm or 1.7mm screw instead of a 1.2mm one, you can cause serious damage to the motherboard and brick the iPhone.

Do not overtighten the screws. If the screw does not go easily, then you may have made a mistake, do not use force.

Remove the protective screen.

Using a spatula, disconnect the connectors of the selfie camera and sensor cables.

Keep the screen raised at 90°. Now disconnect the cable from the display.

During assembly, the display connector may not snap fully into place and you may see white lines on the screen when the iPhone boots up. If this happens, unplug the display connector and plug it back in, then restart your iPhone. The best way To reboot, disconnect the battery for a few seconds.

Now disconnect the touch screen connector.

Now you can remove the screen.

On the back of the screen, remove the single #000 Phillips head screw that holds the home button in place.

The unscrewed screw is fastened to the cable with a clasp with a spring contact. During assembly, make sure that the contact spring is installed, as before, between the screw and the screen.

Bend the train.

Remove two 1.4mm Phillips #000 head screws.

Remove the bracket that holds the home button.

Place the spatula under the cable coming from the home button. The cable is slightly glued to the display module.

Gently move the spatula left and right to unstick the train.

Do not remove the button yet; it is still connected to the display module.

If necessary, remove some of the tape you placed initially on the outside of the display.

Gently press the top left corner of the button from the outside.

Do not try to squeeze out the entire button at once; your task is to release only one corner, and then insert a “spatula” there and pry it off.

The membrane around the button is very thin, if you think it is about to break, heat it a little with a hairdryer and try again.

Remove the button from the display module by carefully prying it up and bending it using a spatula.

Like this…

The button has been removed. You may need to transfer the rubber boot from your old button to the new one.

Using tweezers, carefully peel the rubber band off the button. The elastic is very thin and very easy to tear. If you feel like you might tear it, heat the button with a hairdryer and try again.

Replacing the lock button is not required very often, usually as a result of really serious damage due to contact with liquid or mechanical shock, and of course, over time. Due to the above circumstances, the on/off button may stop functioning, which, naturally, always causes a number of inconveniences to the user. After all, we use it not only to turn off the phone, but also, for example, to take a screenshot of the screen (while pressing the center key), set silent mode during a call (single press), hang up a call (double press), to go to the desktop , not the app (press once during notification). Of course, one should not be surprised if the lock button fails after a couple of years of such intensive use. Contact our specialists, and they will make such a replacement for you within 40 (or even less) minutes!

When do you need to fix the top lock button on your iPhone?

There are not many cases when you need to fix the top lock button on an iPhone. The button mechanism may become very loose if hit or dropped. If severe deformation occurs, the cable, which is the connecting bridge between the button and the motherboard, will probably fail. The above-mentioned wear and tear over time cannot, of course, be ignored. Well, the most unpleasant damage is water ingress. The corrosion that has begun spreads along the contacts with lightning speed, simultaneously affecting all new parts. In addition, metal pushers may be damaged - and here you definitely cannot do without replacing the on/off button. By the way, in almost 90% of cases, parallel replacement of the upper cable is, unfortunately, necessary.

Step 1 - Display Unit

If your display glass is cracked, to prevent further damage to the glass and to avoid personal injury, you should apply a piece of tape to the damaged glass.
Cover the display glass with tape so that the entire surface of the display is protected.
The tape applied to the display will ensure the structural integrity of the glass when you attempt to remove the display unit.
Use safety glasses to protect your eyes from splinters during repairs!

Before disassembling your iPhone 5, turn it off!
Remove the two 3.6 mm long apple screws located next to the phone's charging connector.

Step 3 – iSclack Iphone Unlock Tool

The next two steps are performed using the iSclack tool, an excellent tool for safely opening the iPhone 5, we recommend it for those who do repairs on a regular basis. If you do not use this tool, then proceed directly to step five.
Close the handles of the iSclack tool and the cups will move apart.
Place the bottom of the iPhone between the suction cups so that it fits into the plastic depth gauge.
The cups of the suction cups should be slightly above the Home button.
Open the handles of the tool in order to squeeze the upper and lower parts of the iPhone with the suction cups.

Secure your iPhone securely, then close the iSclack handles until the suction cups open, releasing the front panel from the back case.
The iSclack tool is designed to safely open an iPhone without damaging the Home button cable.
Free your iPhone from its suction cups.
Skip the next three steps and go to step seven.

Press the suction cup onto the screen just above the Home button.
Make sure the cup is completely against the screen.
If you open an iPhone 5 with cracks on the screen, then carefully cover Iphone display strip of tape, then squeeze out as many bubbles as you can. This action will allow you to create a flat surface for the suction cup so that you can grip the panel and prevent the loss of glass fragments when opening it.

Make sure the suction cup is securely attached to the front panel unit.
Holding the bottom of the iPhone on one side, start using a suction cup on the other side to detach the front panel from the back case.
You will need a small amount of time and effort. The display unit is much stronger than other iPhone smartphones.
Using a plastic opener, begin to separate the rear Iphone case from the display unit to which the suction cup is attached.
There are several clips that secure the front panel to rear body, so be sure to use a combination of a suction cup and a plastic opener in order to release the front panel.

Continue lifting the front panel block on the sides, releasing the clips first on the left and then on the right side of the iPhone.

Don't try to completely separate the front panel from the back case, as there are still several cables that are located on the top of the iPhone!
Make sure to disconnect the battery before you begin the repair because the phone may turn on or it may cause a problem with the sensor!
Once the clips have been released from the sides and sides of the front panel block, pull the bottom of the block away from the back of the case.
Lift the front panel assembly 90 degrees from the rear wall of the case.

Remove the following screws that secure the front panel assembly to the center board:
Two 1.2mm long Phillips head screws (indicated in red)
This screw does not catch with a magnetized screwdriver. Be careful not to lose it when removing it and then make sure it is securely screwed into place.

Disconnect the front panel assembly from the center board.
User Note: To install the bracket correctly, release all the clips underneath it and lower them down towards the iPhone.

Using a plastic opener, disconnect the three front panel cables:
Front camera and sensor cable (indicated in red)
Display cable (indicated in orange)
Plume touch glass(indicated in yellow)
When assembling the iPhone, the display cable may become disconnected from the connector. This may result in white lines appearing or nothing appearing, but when you turn on the Iphone, there is a high chance that lines may appear. If this happens, simply connect the cable to the connector, then turn your iPhone off and on. The best way to turn on your iPhone is to remove and then install the battery!

Disconnect the front panel assembly from the rear wall of the case.

Step 13 - Battery

Remove the following two screws that secure the battery connector bracket to the center board:
One 1.8mm long Phillips head screw (indicated in red)
One 1.6mm long Phillips head screw (in orange)

Disconnect the battery connector bracket from the iPhone.

Using a plastic opener, lift the battery connector out of the center board socket.
Be very careful to lift only the connector and not the socket. If you lift the central board socket, you may break it!

lift the connector

It is very easy to remove the battery by simply pulling the plastic tab. Try to pull the tongue slowly. If this is not enough, simply follow the instructions in this step.
Using the opener, lift the battery up as shown in the three illustrations. You can lift from all sides, but not near the plastic tab, otherwise this may result in damage to the central board!
But don’t try too hard, lift only in the places shown in the pictures: above and below the plastic tab. Otherwise, you may damage the battery or central board!
Be careful when lifting the battery upward. Do not insert the opener more than 2 mm under the battery or you risk breaking the volume control cable!

If necessary, use a plastic tab to clean the battery from the adhesive that holds it to the iPhone.
Remove the battery.
During assembly, ensure that the battery is securely attached to the back of the case. This will avoid damage to other components of the front panel unit when reinstalling it!

Step 18 - Central Board Assembly

Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the antenna connector. cellular communications from the socket on the central board, just above the earpiece.

Remove the following two screws that secure the top of the center board assembly to the rear of the case:
One 2.3mm long Phillips head screw (in orange)

Remove the bracket from the top of the center board.
Make sure not to rip off the small grounding tab that is attached to the bracket next to the main camera!
On newer models, the bracket may be attached to the camera body and may not completely detach.

Using the flat end of a spudger, disconnect the next three cables from the center board.
Upper connecting cable
Button block cable
Bottom connecting cable

Remove the two 1.3mm long Phillips head screws that secure the inside of the top back cover housings.

Remove the single 1.2mm Phillips head screw that secures the center board bracket.

Disconnect the bracket from the central board.

Use a spudger to lift the Lightning connector cable out of the socket on the central board.
Carefully separate the cable from the central board as shown in the second photo.

Press the SIM card release button, which is located on the right side of the iPhone from the location of the SIM card, using a SIM card ejection hook or a regular paper clip.
Remove the SIM card tray from the iPhone.

Remove the following screws that secure the center board to the rear of the case:
Two 2.3mm long Phillips head screws (indicated in red)
Two 2.7mm long Phillips head screws (in orange)
These screws have a Phillips bit pattern, but the tool we found to remove them was a 2.5mm long, flat head screwdriver.
One non-magnetized screw 2.7 mm long (indicated in yellow)
Make sure to secure this screw in initial position on the top of the central board.
Assembly tip: When you start to tighten the screws, use the tip of the spudger as a screwdriver to help you start tightening the screws.

Turn the central board towards the battery.
Don't try to completely disconnect the center board assembly from the back case yet: there is another cable that connects to the center board!
The flash is attached to the rear housing, if it remains, remove it with tweezers and place it back in the section.
Note: when assembling, make sure that the lower connecting cable is not under the central board.

Using the tip of a spudger, lift the Wi-Fi antenna cable out of the central board socket.

Disconnect the central board assembly from the rear wall of the case.
Once the board is detached from the back of the case, place it on an antistatic mat to prevent damage to the circuits.

Step 31 - Power Button

Use the tip of a spudger to remove the rubber bumper that is located below the power button.

Remove the following screws that secure the metal bracket that sits between the flash and the camera window:
One 2.9mm long screw (indicated in red)
This screw has a Phillips bit pattern, but we found a tool to remove it, which is a 2.5mm long, flat head screwdriver.
One 1.6mm long Phillips head screw (in orange)
One 1.9mm long Phillips head screw (indicated in yellow)

Remove the metal power button bracket.

Using the tip of a spudger, flip over the metal bracket on the top of the back of the case that holds the power button switch.

Using the tip of a spatula, press the power button on the outside of the iPhone 5.
Remove the power button.

Step 36 - Volume Buttons.

Remove the three screws that secure the vibration motor and vibration motor bracket to the rear housing:
One 2.3mm long Phillips head screw (indicated in red)
One 1.7mm long Phillips head screw (in orange)
One 1.6mm long Phillips head screw (indicated in yellow) that secures the vibration motor to the inside, top of the rear housing.

Disconnect the vibration motor and vibration motor bracket from the rear wall of the housing.

Remove the following screws that secure the volume button and bell switch frame to the rear housing wall.
One 1.5 mm long Phillips head screw (indicated in red)
Two 1.8mm long Phillips head screws (in orange)

Using the tip of a spudger, remove the bell switch frame from the rear wall of the case.
Remove the bell switch frame.

Using the tip of a spudger, pry the volume button bracket away from the rear wall of the case.
Remove volume buttons.

Step 41 — Volume control buttons and power button cable.

Using the tip of a spudger, move the power button bracket up and then to the left, this is done in order to remove it from the metal hole.

Use the flat edge of a spatula to scrape away the adhesive that holds it to the back of the case.

Lift the cable of the volume control buttons up from the wall of the rear case.
If the new batch does not include a metal bracket, then use a heat gun to soften the glue that is applied to the audio control cable and remove the bracket from the metal strip using a spatula from the old batch.