ZTE ZMAX Z970 Power Button Replacement

Insert a fine point tool into the hole on the top left side of the phone to remove the SIM and SD card trays.

Pull out the trays.

Insert a plastic opening tool into the groove between the phone’s back cover and casing.

Move the plastic opening tool along the edges of the phone to unclip the two pieces.

Remove the ten 1.2mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

Remove the mid frame with the plastic opening tool.

Disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

Wedge a spudger underneath the battery and gently pry upwards to remove the battery.

Once free from the glue, remove from device.

Remove the black tape covering the motherboard.

Remove the single 1.2mm screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

Use the flat end of the spudger to release the upper left and right prongs that secure the motherboard.

Detach the antenna cable.

Lift up the tan flap on the three ZIF connectors.

Pull the ribbon out of the now unlocked ZIF connectors.

Lift the covering panel below the motherboard covering and connecting the power button.

Disconnect the circuit tape of the power button and remove the power button.