How to Force Restart an iPhone 5s
If your iPhone 5s has become unresponsive or frozen, this guide details a straightforward procedure to initiate a restart without needing any tools.
Step 1 | How to Force Restart an iPhone 5s
Begin the process by ensuring the 1/4-inch hex key is used to loosen the retaining screw, which secures the 3.5mm audio jack to the chassis, and proceed with caution to avoid damaging the surrounding components.
Apply continuous pressure to the Home button.
Simultaneously depress the Sleep/Wake button while maintaining pressure on the Home button.
Apply continuous pressure to the Home button.
Simultaneously depress the Sleep/Wake button while maintaining pressure on the Home button.
Step 2
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully loosen the four retaining screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing; exercise caution to prevent damage to the fan blades, which are made of a brittle polymer composite, and ensure the assembly remains stable during this process.
Maintain pressure on both buttons for roughly ten seconds, allowing the Apple logo to display.
Maintain pressure on both buttons for roughly ten seconds, allowing the Apple logo to display.