Nexus 5X Headphone Jack Replacement

Insert the SIM card ejection tool into the hole on the SIM card tray, located on the left edge.

• Press in to eject the SIM card tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray.

• Insert an opening pick into the SIM card tray slot and twist it clockwise to release the first clip.
• Move the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to loosen the remaining plastic clips.

Slide the opening pick around the entire perimeter of the phone.

• Release the clips securing the rear panel.
• Continue until all clips are released.

Release the two plastic clips adjacent to the fingerprint sensor by gently pulling the rear panel.

• Tilt the opening pick to slightly lift the rear panel.
• Continue to pull the rear panel away from its frame until it is completely removed.

• Remove ten 3.6 mm Phillips screws securing the midframe.

• Insert an opening pick into the SIM card tray slot.
• Twist the opening pick sideways to release the plastic clips.

Continue sliding the opening pick along the top edge of the midframe to release the plastic clips.

Use a plastic pick to release the midframe clips on both edges.

• Pry open the long edge clips first, then move to the bottom edge.
• Failing to disconnect these clips properly can cause damage to the midframe.

Ensure that all clips are released.

• Remove the midframe with caution.

Locate the battery flex cable on the motherboard's lower right corner.

Use the edge of a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the battery flex cable.

Apply heat from an iOpener to the bottom front of the screen for 30 seconds.

• The iOpener should loosen the adhesive beneath the headphone jack.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the headphone jack opening.

• Tilt the headphone jack upwards using the spudger to dislodge it from its gasket.
• Remove the headphone jack with a pair of tweezers.