Nexus 4 Audio Jack Replacement

Power off the phone by holding down the power button until "Power off" appears.

• Use the SIM Card Eject Tool to carefully eject the SIM tray.
• This step is necessary for removing the back case.

Remove the T5 Torx Screwdriver's screws at the bottom of the phone.

Use a plastic opening tool to pry along the edge of the case, starting at a corner and circling around the phone.

The plastic may make a snapping noise as it separates — be patient, this may take a few minutes.

Remove the two 1.8mm Phillips screws securing the battery connector.

• Use a plastic opening tool to disconnect the battery cable from its socket on the motherboard.

Remove the blue tape securing the white antenna cable to the battery.

• Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the white antenna cable.
• Pry the battery out with a Plastic Opening Tool, starting at the top left-hand corner and working down towards the bottom right-hand corner.

The battery is securely glued to the phone. Reinstallation requires pressing the battery firmly against the adhesive strip.

• If necessary, use a plastic card to separate the battery from the metal midframe.

Remove nine 4.6 mm Phillips #000 screws.

• Lift out the plastic cover using a gentle prying motion.
• Release both sides of the midframe by prying at the clips with a plastic spudger, then gently lift up and away.

Remove the gray connector at the top right of the motherboard using a spudger.

Lift the audio jack upward and leftward.

Remove the audio port by gently prying up on both the port and the ambient light sensor rubber cap.

• Be careful not to damage the surrounding area.

  Move the rubber cap to the new audio port.
• Secure the rubber cap in place on the new part before installing it into the phone.