Sony Xperia ZL Volume and Power Button Replacement

Einleitung

Use this guide to replace the volume and power button on your Sony Xperia ZL. You will need a plastic prying tool and a JIS #00 Screwdriver. This guide is useful if your power button stops working. It can also be used to replace the volume buttons. Make sure the phone is completely powered off before starting.

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Schritt 1 Volume and Power Button

Sony Xperia ZL Volume and Power Button Replacement, Volume and Power Button: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 2

Sony Xperia ZL Volume and Power Button Replacement, Volume and Power Button: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 2

Open the small cover on the bottom of the rear cover.
Peel back the sticker under the cover to reveal two screws.
Remove the two JIS #00 screws from the back of the phone.

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Schritt 2

Remove the six screws from the phone using a JIS #00 screwdriver.

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Schritt 3

Use a nylon spudger to disconnect the seven connectors.
Never use a metal spudger around the battery. Use plastic or nylon prying tools instead.

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Schritt 4

The last connector is located under the back sticker.
Peel the sticker back to get access of the connector and use a nylon spudger to disconnect it.

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Schritt 5

Remove the camera assembly using an opening tool or spudger.

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Schritt 6

Remove the motherboard with an opening tool or spudger.

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Schritt 7

Remove the battery with a plastic opening tool or spudger.
The battery has adhesive tape that connects it to the phone which makes it difficult to pry out.
Never use metal prying tools on the battery. Be sure to use a plastic prying tool to avoid puncturing the battery.

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Schritt 8

Detach the plastic covering from the top side of the phone by hand.

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Schritt 9

Pry off the signal receptor and front camera using an opening tool or spudger.
The signal receptor has adhesive tape underneath so proceed with caution when prying.

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Schritt 10

Remove the volume and power button with an opening tool or spudger.
For replacement, this component comes as a whole. If the volume and power button do not work, they will need to be replaced together.

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