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A broken lock key is a problem with iPhones of the fifth series. Signs of a malfunction include sticking, decreased responsiveness, and complete failure to respond to presses. If a component breaks down, it is impossible to take a screenshot, or to lock, turn on or turn off the Apple device in one motion. If the power button on the iPhone 5, 5s does not work, is difficult to press or is wobbly, do not be upset. And there will be a way out of this situation.

The key has failed - what should I do?

The top button is a component often used by iPhone owners. If it malfunctions, using the electronics is extremely inconvenient. If the key is broken and you don’t have the time or money to immediately take your iPhone to a service center, use the following recommendation:

go to “settings”;
select “universal access”;
Click on "AssistiveTouch".

After these manipulations, a virtual multifunction key will appear on the display. Thanks to it, you can lock, unlock and turn off your iPhone. The function duplication option built into iOS allows you to restore the functionality of the gadget even if the lock key is broken.

Note. Often the power button on iPhone 5, 5s does not work due to mechanical damage, contamination with dirt, dust, or moisture getting under the case. If the key “refuses to work” due to the cable coming loose or the contacts oxidizing, you cannot do without professional support.

Do-it-yourself adjustment - pros and cons

If the power button stops working, many people have a question: should they repair the iPhone themselves or give it to a specialist? To help the DIYer, there are many instructions on the Internet for disassembling the phone and replacing the faulty part. However, do not rush to trust advice from the Internet.

Athos leads to the “death” of:

ignorance of the design features of the device;
lack of specialized inventory and equipment;
lack of experience in assembling and disassembling complex electronics.

Do not try to repair the iPhone yourself - this is fraught with disastrous results. Better take it to our service center. iPhone 5s repair in St. Petersburg is cheap and high-quality, with a guarantee for services and replaced spare parts - with us this is real.

Contact us, we will find out why the lock button on the iPhone 5 does not work and fix any problems that may arise. Restoration measures are carried out by employees with many years of experience in setting up apples of all models.

If your iPhone is acting up, don’t put off solving the problem until later. Call now. We will answer all questions and calculate the approximate cost of the work. After iPhone 5 repair in St. Petersburg, the phone will delight the owner for many years with uninterrupted operation without freezes and other “glitches”

Many people turn to service centers with one of the most common problems in the iPhone 5 - a breakdown of the on/off button (the same button performs the function of locking and unlocking the phone). It is located on the top right side of the iPhone 5.

Apple has opened a special repair program for the power buttons on the iPhone 5. But it is designed for devices that have specific serial numbers. The program applies to a number of iPhones released since March 2013. Apple reports that the program was launched due to the fact that in a small number of devices the power button may stop working or work incorrectly. The one-year warranty period for them has expired, but for devices with certain serial numbers, free repair of the switching mechanism is now possible within two years from the date of purchase.

You can find out whether a particular device is covered by the program to increase the warranty period of the power buttons by the serial number of the smartphone in the list on the Apple website. If the device is eligible for the program, repairs can be made free of charge at Apple service centers.

If the device does not fall under this program, then it will have to be repaired at a service center at your own expense. In this article we will look in detail at what could be the cause of the breakdown and possible ways to solve this problem.

Reasons for the failure of the on/off button on the iPhone 5:

Liquid ingress or heavy contamination;
Violation of membrane integrity;
Strong physical impact on the button;
Manufacturing defects.

Button failure may look different, regardless of the reason why the button failed.

There are three types of incorrect operation of the on/off button:

1. The button cannot be pressed; it is pressed into the body. In this case, the membrane has burst and does not perform its function of pressing the button.
2. The button is pressed, but it rarely works and pressing requires a lot of effort. The reason is also in the membrane, but it is not completely pressed in and when pressed hard it still works.
3. The button is pressed, but it does not work. The reason is a faulty loop. Most likely, oxidation appeared in some places, the contacts were broken and the cable stopped working.

In all of the above cases, it is necessary to replace the on/off button along with the cable, since the button cannot be replaced separately. Let's look at the steps to replace the on/off button cable.

First of all, you need to completely disassemble the phone

We will show you the process of replacing the cable in more detail.

1. First of all, you need to unscrew the two screws near the charging connector.

3. Unscrew the screws holding the metal plates (battery and display cable)

disconnect the battery

and disconnect the display connection cable

5. The battery is glued quite firmly to the case. Therefore, we will use a metal spatula to lift the battery.

6. Disconnect all cables going to the motherboard

7. General view of the iPhone 5 disassembly stage

8. Now you need to remove the motherboard. Remove all screws holding the board to the case

9. General view of the second stage of iPhone 5 disassembly

10. Now we are close to the faulty iPhone 5 power button cable. First, we remove the vibration motor.

11. Remove the screws of the power button cable itself

If the power button on your iPhone doesn't work, you can still turn the device on and off using some tricks. A non-working “Power” button on a smartphone can cause a number of inconveniences, so this problem should be resolved as soon as possible, especially if the breakdown was due to mechanical damage.

But if you urgently need to turn on your iPhone, but the button does not work and you cannot press it, use our recommendations.

Causes of malfunction

Apple smartphones have only a few buttons. The main one is the power button. It is she who is responsible for ensuring that you can turn on the device and start using it. You also have to press it to lock and unlock the screen.

A broken button on an iPhone can be caused by the following reasons:

mechanical damage
failure of the cable (then a new cable is needed)
liquid entering the device
button sticking
software failure in the operating system without visible damage to the button

The button may get stuck and stop working after pressing hard, so you shouldn’t make a big effort when turning on or locking the screen or pressing hard.

With a faulty “Power” key, you can use the iPhone for its intended purpose, but the comfort of use will be greatly reduced.

What to do if you need to turn off your phone

If the power key is broken and stops working, and you need to turn off your smartphone, you can use several methods. There are two effective ways:

wait until the battery runs out and the smartphone turns itself off
turn off your phone using Assistive Touch

To find Assistive Touch on your phone, go to “Settings”, then to “General” and find “Accessibility”, where the desired tab is located. Find the icon there that says “Device” and click on it. You will see the “Screen lock” option in settings. A long and strong press on this icon will turn off the device.

How to turn on your smartphone

When the button breaks and the smartphone does not work, but you urgently need to turn it on, there is only one proven method. To do this, you will need a power outlet and an iPhone charger.

connect your smartphone to the charger
plug the charger into the socket
wait 10-20 minutes if the battery has been completely discharged

Connecting a switched off iPhone to a charger will turn on the device. If this does not happen even after 20 minutes of charging, and you see a black screen, you should exclude damage to the accessories. Check to see if the socket, wire, or charger itself may be broken. Sometimes the cause of the problem lies precisely in them.

Sometimes you can try a hard reboot. To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Power button and the Home button. You must hold the button for 12-20 seconds until the Apple logo appears on the black screen. This method will not work on a faulty button, especially if it is deformed or does not work due to mechanical damage.

How to fix a key

All the recommendations provided above for starting the iPhone if the faulty Power button does not work are a temporary solution to the problem. If the button on your iPhone breaks down due to mechanical damage or a software failure of the operating system, you should contact an experienced technician who offers an affordable repair cost.

You will also need the help of a repair specialist if the button begins to stick after pressing hard. Intervention on your own will only make the problem worse.

A technician with a low repair cost will conduct a thorough diagnosis of the device to determine why the key broke. Our specialists provide the following types of repair services:

cable replacement
replacing the button itself on an iPhone
Troubleshooting operating system software

A new cable after mechanical damage or moisture will eliminate the problem of a faulty button. The wizard will also make all the necessary settings if the button breaks due to a software glitch and it does not work. The cost of repair depends on the phone model and the reasons why the key refuses to work. After replacement, do not press the key too hard to avoid repeated damage.

When using any device, the power button plays a crucial role. On the iPhone 5s, this button is not only intended to turn it on, it also serves as a lock button.

The Power button for iPhone 5s is located at the top of the smartphone, at the end of it, on the right. It is located on the end cable, like the volume and call mode selection buttons, the receiving microphone and the vibration motor contact pad.

Therefore, if it breaks down, you can often observe other troubles accompanying the operation of the iPhone:

The volume button is stuck, poorly pressed or does not function at all;
- spontaneous change of the call mode indicator on the display;
- failures in the vibration mode during calls or SMS;
- the microphone on the iPhone 5s does not record sound.

If you experience at least one of the breakdowns, you need not only replacing the power button on the iPhone 5s, but also a complete diagnosis of the phone. Perhaps the upper cable that connects all these parts has stopped functioning in the device.

Reasons to repair the iPhone 5s power button

The lock button does not press, as if pressed inside the phone. This means that the membrane has burst.
The button is pressed, but does not always work effectively, or is pressed poorly. The reason is similar - in the membrane, but it is simply pressed through. But, you still need to replace the power button on the iPhone 5s.
The button does not function, but presses normally. Most likely the reason is damage to the cable. It will also need to be replaced.
The Power button seems to be dangling, does not lock in a certain position, and, accordingly, does not work when pressed. There is also the problem of a burst membrane.

Even if the iPhone 5s lock still works, but you notice that it has become more difficult to press, you need to make an effort or it does not always work - it needs to be replaced. You should not use any force to turn on the phone, this will cause the button to break even faster. Know that if such problems are observed, then soon it will completely stop functioning, so there is no point in delaying repairs.

Reasons why the lock button fails

The reasons, as with all iPhone breakdowns, can be different.

Typically this is:

moisture getting inside the case;
mechanical damage;
falling of the device or strong impact;
pressing the button too hard using force.

Features of repairing the Power button on iPhone 5s

The main feature and, at the same time, complexity is the fact that in order to get to the breakdown itself, it is necessary to completely disassemble the iPhone 5s device. This is an extremely difficult task, because you need to slowly, carefully and carefully, disconnect all the system parts of the phone one after another without damaging their functionality.

This happens in the following sequence:

Unscrew the bolts securing the case at the bottom, at the end of the phone.
Use a suction cup to lift the display, being careful not to damage the cable.
Disconnect the display cable and the battery. To do this, you need to unscrew all the bolts.
Disconnect the motherboard cables.
Remove the motherboard.
Remove the power button cable.
Remove the non-working button and replace it with a new one. If necessary, replace the cable.
Reassemble the phone in reverse order.

This procedure requires certain skills, abilities and special tools. Only professionals can do this. By contacting our company, you can be sure that your iPhone 5s is in the hands of real craftsmen who will literally replace the Power button on your iPhone 5s within an hour.

Using the following instructions, you can safely remove the on/off button of the iPhone 5s from the phone case, and then install a new spare part. To get to the button, you have to remove the battery from the phone. It is glued to the body using a special adhesive tape. It cannot be reused, so we recommend preparing the tape in advance. You can also use double-sided tape. It is not necessary to glue the battery, but it is better to do so to protect it from vibration.

In our service center, the replacement will be carried out by the best specialists with a guarantee of quality, which cannot be said about the replacement with your own hands. The price for the service with a spare part will be 1500.

Now let's get started.

Take a screwdriver with a star head and use it to unscrew the following two bolts at the bottom of the device:

Now you need to separate the screen from the base. Use a special tool for this (shown below) or at least a vacuum suction cup. The option with the tool is much easier:

· Attach your instrument approximately as follows:

· And then (very smoothly) just squeeze its handles - the body will separate from the base:

In the case of the iPhone 5s, you may encounter a common problem, namely the separation of the protective glass from the plastic lining. If you observe such a picture, then take some flat plastic object and insert it into the opening between the case and the display.

Move the paddle as you lift the touchscreen until it is separated from the body.

Now let's look at the process of opening the phone using a vacuum suction cup. First, attach it to the display at the bottom.

Hold the phone on the table with one hand and pull the suction cup with the other. An opening is formed in the lower part of the body. Insert a plastic spatula into it and use it as a lever to separate the display from the base. You may need to use a spatula to go around the entire perimeter of the phone.

Raise the display to a slight angle. Directly below it you will see the cable from the Home button, which goes under the metal cover. First of all, open it.

And then disconnect the cable connector from the board.

After which you can separate the display from the body. Do this, and then fix the phone in one position so that it is convenient to perform further actions.

Now let's disconnect the battery from the phone. To do this you need to unscrew the following bolts:

Remove the metal plug and then disconnect the battery cable from the board.

To access the phone's on/off button, you will need to completely remove the display. First, unscrew the 5 bolts holding the next plug in the upper right part of the device.

When you remove the cover, you will find several cables. Remove their connectors from their sockets:

· Front camera cable;

LCD display cable;

· Screen cable.

We no longer need a touchscreen. Put it aside.

The next task is to dismantle the motherboard. First, let's disconnect all the cables from it. To the left of the battery, remove the following connector from the socket on the board:

Just below, find the cable from the phone's Dock connector, unplug it and then bend it down.

Directly below the battery socket there is a connector from the phone antenna. We disconnect it from the board.

Go to the top right side of the phone. Here you will see the cable from the main camera. We remove it from the nest.

A little to the left of the camera there is a small piece of adhesive tape. It needs to be peeled off to gain access to the bolts.

There are 7 bolts left to unscrew.

Now the motherboard can be removed from the phone. Pry it up with a spatula at the bottom.

Do not rush to remove the board from the phone. Take it in your hands and pull it towards you a little.

Turn the board over. Here you will see a small connector from the antenna cable. Remove it from its slot. After which the fee can be removed.

Next, we remove the main camera. First, look at the area to the right of the camera. There is a small metal fastener under the bolt hole here. Pull it out and put it in a safe place so as not to lose it.

The camera itself is additionally held on the base using adhesive tape. Locate the end on the right side of the camera body and then peel it off.

The camera can now be removed from the phone.

Here we find the following two bolts and unscrew them:

And then remove the next plug.

Inspect the socket where the camera was removed. At the top you will see a small sealing lining. It serves to protect the camera from vibration. Don't forget to take it off too.

Let's move on to dismantling the battery. At the bottom of it you will find adhesive tape protruding from under the battery. Let's peel it off.

Carefully pull the tape out and then cut it into 2 pieces.

Grab one of the bands and gradually begin to pull it out from under the battery.

Most likely, the tape will get stuck at some point. To peel it off, place the tape behind the side of the battery.

And then continue peeling it off until you reach the top of the battery.

The same must be done with the other tape.

Once both bands are removed, you can remove the battery from the phone.

Often the tape breaks somewhere in the middle. In this case, use a thin plastic card, using it to pry the battery on the right side. Push the card forward to peel the battery away from the base.

There is very little left. First of all, inspect the top side of the case. Here you will need to unscrew the following bolt:

This will allow you to remove the metal contact.

Under it you will find a slamming plug. Bend it to the side.

Now push the button from the back side, and then remove it from its socket.

This completes the procedure for removing the phone's on/off button. Install a new button in its place, and then repeat all the steps from these instructions in the opposite direction to assemble your smartphone.

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