Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement

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Introduction

After many attempts of pushing the buttons, and failing to get a response. It may be time to replace your malfunctioning volume and power buttons. This repair guide has qualities required for your particular repair needs for the Nokia 520.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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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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Step 2

Lift the spudger gently to separate the back cover of the phone and the body of the phone.

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Step 3

Insert the spudger into the space between the battery and the battery holder, then lift gently to remove the battery.

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Step 4 Power/Volume Switch

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Remove the eight screws in the body of the phone using the T4 Torx screwdriver.

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Step 5

Slowly and carefully use your spudger to remove the plastic casing over the motherboard.

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Step 6

Using your spudger, carefully unclip the digitizer touch screen cable. Next unclip the display screen cable.

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Step 7

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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Step 8

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.