Introduction
With this guide, you will be able to replace the headphone jack in a few simple steps.
Tools
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You can remove the outer cover on the back of the phone by using a plastic opening tool. After removal the inner back cover will be exposed as shown.
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This part is moderately difficult, especially if you've never taken the outer back cover off before this point.
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It may take you several tries, but please be patient. The cover is surprisingly flexible, but not enough to withstand a lot of pressure.
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Shut down the phone.
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Push SIM card until it pops out.
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Remove SIM card.
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Be careful as to not damage the microSD memory card. Unlike the SIM card, pushing this in may not spring release, as there may not be an eject mechanism.
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If there is no spring release eject mechanism, hopefully your microSD card has a ridge/raised edge that you can push on with your fingernail or plastic/rubber tool to push the card out. This may be difficult - be patient and do not use excessive force/sharp tools that could cause permanent damage and permanent loss of data.
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Using a T5 Torx screwdriver head, take out the 14 screws (3.5 mm diameter and 5 mm long) that hold the back plate in place.
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Make sure to keep all of the screws together, as they are very easily lost.
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The magnetic project mat or a container is a great way to keep all the little metal screws as well as other small metal pieces from being lost.
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Use the plastic opening tool to take out the inner back cover after all the screws have been removed.
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This will expose the motherboard and the attached battery.
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Take note that once the inner back cover is removed the volume and power buttons on the side can easily fall out or be removed.
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The headphone jack is located on the inside of the inner back case. It is directly in the middle and has approximately 5 gold strips that stick out. Located in green highlighted circle.
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Be careful not to touch the gold strips. They are delicate and easily broken and ruined.
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You can use a plastic opening tool, spudger, or your fingers to remove the headphone jack. A plastic opening tool is shown in the picture so that you are able to see the process.
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On the top of the headphone jack (where the plastic opening tool is) there is a hole. This is where you will put your tool for taking the piece out.
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Gently pry the jack loose. It should pop out with little to no trouble.
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This will be your end result.
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To replace, take the new headphone jack and line it up with hole. Gently press until it is all the way in and does not wiggle when jostled.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
5 comments
I just loved this idea, quite helpful!!
Andy T -
Thank you so much! Clear and simple.
My phone kept thinking that it had a hands-free plugged in, so would intermittently mute the microphone and earpiece. Once I had taken it apart, I found some tiny metal shards under the headphone jack connections. I have no idea where they had come from, but removing them fixed the problem.