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Nokia Lumia 520 Power/Volume Switch Replacement

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

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

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    • Unscrew the eight screws in the body of the phone using the Torx screw driver (T4).

    • Once the screws are removed keep them nearby for convenience when repairing the phone later.

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

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

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    • 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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    • 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.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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