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Released September 22, 2017. Model A1864, A1897. Available as GSM or CDMA, 64 or 256 GB Storage Options, and the color options are gold, silver, and space gray.

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Mute Switch Flex Cable Repair

Hey,

I need to replace my volume cable as it broke but im confused to as how it works. I’ve looked for replacement parts but all of them are missing the physical mute switch and one with a mute switch is stupid expensive. Would you happen to know how the mute switch is attached to the flex cable? Is it soldered or does it just clip in like a flex cable. My issue is with the iPhone 8P but i'm pretty sure its standard across all iPhones.

Thanks!

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The physical mute switch -- that is, the piece that you move back and forth with your finger -- is not part of the cable assembly. The flex cable has a tiny internal switch that sits in a recess under the physical mute switch.

Although it's not in English, watch this video starting at 3:04 and you can see how the assembly comes apart, and at 4:08 in the same video you can see the technician separating the flex cable from the physical mute switch, giving you a pretty clear view of how they mate.

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That is for the iPhone 6s, he has an iPhone 8, the switch construction is different to allow proper sealing for water resistance. I haven't found any video on how to take the rocker off the switch yet.

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Construction (in that regard) is the same between the 6 and the 8. That's why the video is entitled "6/7/8".

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@steve_g no starting with iPhone 7 there is additional water resistance design around the rocker. I’m not sure if OP want to preserve it.

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@tomchai The only difference is a minor small gasket. Construction is the same.

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