Introduction
This guide is for replacing the metal portion of the volume buttons, not the electronic switches.
What you need
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Your iPhone 4 rear cover may have either two #000 Phillips screws or Apple's 5-Point "Pentalobe" screws (second image). Check which screws you have, and ensure you also have the correct screwdriver in order to remove them.
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Remove the two 3.6 mm Pentalobe or Phillips #000 screws next to the dock connector.
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Pinch the rear panel with your fingers and lift it away from the iPhone. Alternatively, use a .
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Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry the battery connector up from its socket on the logic board.
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Remove the metal clip covering the antenna connector.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the small strip of tape covering the back of the volume buttons.
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Use a pair of tweezers to gently pull the volume button bracket slightly away from the outer case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.