Nexus 4 Power and Volume Button Replacement
Familiarize yourself with the location of the external power and volume buttons before proceeding.
- Identify the right edge of the back cover.
- The external power and volume buttons are located here, which will be removed and reinstalled later.
Step 1 | Back Cover
Press and hold the power button until "Power off" appears on screen, then touch it.
- Use the SIM Card Eject Tool to remove the SIM tray.
- This is a required step for removing the back case.
Step 2
- Remove the two screws located at the bottom of the phone.
- Use a T5 Torx Screwdriver for this step.
Step 3
Use a plastic opening tool to pry open the back case, starting at a corner and circling around the phone.
The plastic may make a light snapping noise as it separates from the phone.
The opening process can take several minutes.
Step 4 | Power and Volume Button
Hold the back case, and gently push the power button inward toward the phone's center using a spudger.
Step 5
Push volume button inwards with a spudger.