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Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement

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    1. Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Insert the spudger (non damaging nylon stick tool) into the crevice located between the back cover of the phone and the body of the phone.

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    2. Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the spudger gently to separate the back cover of the phone and the body of the phone.

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    3. Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Insert the spudger into the space between the battery and the battery holder, then lift gently to remove the battery.

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    1. Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement, Power/Volume Switch: step 4, image 1 of 3 Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement, Power/Volume Switch: step 4, image 2 of 3 Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement, Power/Volume Switch: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the eight screws in the body of the phone using the T4 Torx screwdriver.

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    2. Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Slowly and carefully use your spudger to remove the plastic casing over the motherboard.

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    3. Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Using your spudger, carefully unclip the digitizer touch screen cable. Next unclip the display screen cable.

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    4. Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Gently remove the motherboard with your hands.

      • Flip it over. Then turn it 90 degrees counterclockwise. Ensure the switches (pictured) are facing you.

      • You will see four small switches close to the side of the circuit board.

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    5. Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Gently take the power/volume switches off using a pair of needle nose pliers. Once removed, gently clean the solder that was there. Replace the solder with a new coat of solder.

      • Check out iFixit's soldering guides, here.

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Conclusion

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

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