DIY Guide to Replacing SHIFT6m One Control Button Flex Cable

– Turn off your device by holding down the power button until the “Power off” option appears.

– Use your finger to confirm that you want to shut down your SHIFT6m and wait until the screen goes blank.

– Grab a plectrum or simply use your trusty fingernail to slide it into the tiny nook in the bottom left corner, then lift that back cover right off! You’ve got this!

– Next, gently work your way around and pop all those clips loose. Just a heads up—the back cover is also snug around the fingerprint sensor, so you might need to give it a little extra oomph to release it.

– To take out the battery, simply lift it using the little notch in the lower right corner and gently pop it out of the device. You’ve got this!

– Loosen all screws with a Torx T3 screwdriver.

– Then turn the SHIFT6m over and slide a plectrum or your fingernail between the plastic frame and the display.

– Slide around the entire display once to gradually release it.

– Gently twist the black antenna contact loose with your tweezers—leave the spudger for later, as prying could harm the socket on the board.

– Using a spudger, slowly and carefully separate the ribbon cable contact that’s making its way across the device.

– Time to loosen both screws—let’s keep it easy!

– With a little finesse, lift the main board’s left side upward just a tad, then carefully fold it over to the other side.

– Gently slide a flat tool like a steel spatula between the holder and the frame to easily pop that holder out.

– Carefully nudge the plastic in different spots to avoid any breaks. Go slow and steady!

– The flex cable for the control buttons is stuck to the plastic holder like a stubborn sticker.

– Grab a tool and gently slide it under the cable to free it up, then lift it off with ease.

– Glue the new flex cable of the control buttons onto the plastic carrier.

– Gently slide the plastic holder with the flex cable back into the upper section of your device.

– Give it a little press all around until it fits snugly and clicks into place like it belongs there.

– Start by laying the motherboard on its right side, but upside down—it’s like a yoga pose for electronics!

– Next up, connect that control button contact, giving it a snug hug.

– Now, flip the motherboard back over and give it a gentle press until it sits perfectly in its cozy spot in the device. Listen for that satisfying click from the fingerprint sensor contact—it’s the sound of success!

– Gently set the display onto the frame and align the display connector with its spot on the motherboard.

– With a little care, press the connector down until it clicks into place.

– Put the battery back in its place.

– The back cover has clips on the edge and around the opening of the fingerprint sensor.

– Press the backcover everywhere until it fits properly.

– Fire up your device and give that display brightness a whirl! Slide the brightness slider all the way down to the minimum and then crank it up to the max. Let’s see what it can do!

– Next, grab any app and swipe it across the screen to check out the touch functionality. Glide that app around the edges and then zigzag it all over the place. It should always keep up with your finger like a loyal sidekick!