How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c

How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_vibrator_replacement_hero.jpg?itok=Wgfzbjy1' />[/url]</p> <p>If you've got an <a href="http://www.imore.com/iphone-5c" title="iPhone 5c reviews, apps, cases, help, and how-to">iPhone 5c[/url] that just doesn't seem to vibrate no matter what mode you have it in, it's possible that the vibrator assembly itself is defective or blown. In some cases, a defective vibrator assembly also causes weak vibration that gets fainter and fainter over time. If that sounds like something you're experiencing, it probably needs to be replaced. If you're for some reason not covered by warranty, or just prefer doing the repair yourself to save some cash, we can walk you through where to get replacement parts and how to perform this relatively easy iPhone repair all on your own!</p>  <h2>What you need to replace an iPhone 5c vibrator assembly</h2> <p>You'll need some tools and parts in order to repair your iPhone 5c. If you're in the United States or Canada, we highly recommend checking out eTech Parts as we've had lots of good experiences with them and know their customer service is out of this world. All the links below will route you to the direct item you need on eTech's site.</p> <ul><li>Replacement vibrator assembly - Buy now</li> <li>Suction cup - Buy now</li> <li>5-point security screwdriver - Buy now</li> <li>Standard #000 Phillips screwdriver - Buy now</li> <li>Spudger tool - Buy now</li> <li>Razor blade - Buy Now</li> <li>iSesamo Opening tool (not necessary but awesome for prying up cables and getting under adhesive) - Buy Now</li> </ul><h2>1. Power off your iPhone 5c</h2> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5c_slide_power_off_hero.jpg?itok=Zaeq7hED' />[/url]</p> <p>Before performing any repair on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch you should always remember to power it off. Simply hold down on the <strong>Power button</strong> until you see <strong>Slide to Power off</strong>. One you're sure your iPhone is turned off, proceed to the next section.</p> <h2>2. Remove the two security screws on both sides of the dock connector</h2> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/09/iphone_5c_blue_gallery_photos_7.jpg?itok=VmzU1ydL' />[/url]</p> <p>There are two security screws that secure the screen to the frame and they sit on each side of the dock connector. Use your <strong>5-point security screwdriver</strong> to remove them. They are both the same size so it's okay if you mix them up.</p> <h2>3. Remove the display assembly</h2> <ol><li>Place your <strong>suction cup</strong> slightly above the <strong>Home button</strong> assembly and secure it to the screen. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_screen_removal_hero.jpg?itok=jCmWdTMu' />[/url]</li> <li>Holding the iPhone in place with one hand, gently pull upwards on the suction cup until you free the bottom of the screen. You should now be able to use your fingers to slowly raise up the screen and expose where the front assembly is connected to the logic board.</li> <li>Remove the <strong>four screws</strong> holding down the shield that covers the display cables. To do this, use your <strong>#000 screwdriver</strong>. These screws are different sizes so make sure you keep them organized in a way you can remember for re-assembly. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5c_screen_assembly_shield_screws.jpg?itok=KvNeVkbD' />[/url]</li> <li>Once all four screws are removed, carefully remove the shield and set it aside. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_display_shield_removed_hero_9.jpg?itok=r8JXvKDe' />[/url]</li> <li>Now use your <strong>spudger tool</strong> in order to remove the <strong>three cables</strong> shown in the image below. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5c_display_cable_positions_remove.jpg?itok=YoHVYBjP' />[/url]</li> <li>The display assembly should now be free from the body of the phone. Go ahead and set the display assembly aside. </li> </ol><h2>4. Disconnect the battery</h2> <p>We don't need to completely remove the battery in order to replace the vibrator assembly but it's always a good idea to disconnect the battery before removing any other internal components in order to prevent a short for occurring.</p> <ol><li>Remove the <strong>two screws</strong> holding down the battery cable using your <strong>#000 Phillips screwdriver</strong>. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_battery_shield_screws_removal_hero.jpg?itok=MmotpaLg' />[/url]</li> <li>Gently lift the <strong>battery shield</strong> out of your iPhone 5c and carefully set it aside. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_battery_shield_removed_hero.jpg?itok=lIjbfpV-' />[/url]</li> <li>Use your <strong>spudger tool</strong> to carefully pry up the <strong>battery cable</strong>. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_battery_cable_location_hero.jpg?itok=8GVfODhr' />[/url]</li> </ol><h2>5. Replace the vibrator assembly</h2> <ol><li>Remove the <strong>two screws</strong> at the top and bottom of the <strong>vibrator assembly</strong> using your <strong>#000 Phillips screwdriver</strong>. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_vibrator_removal_1.jpg?itok=SAHHLtDZ' />[/url]</li> <li>Gently lift the old vibrator assembly out of your iPhone 5c. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_vibrator_removal_2.jpg?itok=jnapyf_3' />[/url]</li> <li>There is a piece of <strong>black tape</strong> sitting on top of the vibrator assembly. You can now transfer it to the new vibrator assembly if it doesn't already have one in place. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_vibrator_removal_3.jpg?itok=LgZHBUeK' />[/url]</li> <li>Place the new <strong>vibrator assembly</strong> in your iPhone 5c and replace the <strong>two screws</strong> you removed in step 1. </li> <li>Make sure the contacts on the back of the vibrator assembly line up with the contacts on the logic board. If they don't, the vibrator motor won't work. </li> </ol><h2>6. Re-connect the battery</h2> <ol><li>Re-connect the <strong>battery cable</strong> that you pryed up earlier. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_battery_cable_location_hero.jpg?itok=8GVfODhr' />[/url]</li> <li>Replace the <strong>battery cable shield</strong>. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_battery_shield_removed_hero.jpg?itok=lIjbfpV-' />[/url]</li> <li>Replace the <strong>two screws</strong> holding the battery cable down using your <strong>#000 Phillips screwdriver</strong>. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5c_battery_shield_screws_removal_hero.jpg?itok=MmotpaLg' />[/url]</li> </ol><h2>7. Re-connect the display assembly</h2> <ol><li>Carefully reconnect the <strong>three cables</strong> running from the display assembly to the logic board. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5c_display_cable_positions_remove.jpg?itok=YoHVYBjP' />[/url]</li> <li>Reposition the metal shield that sits over the three cables and replace the <strong>four screws</strong> that hold it in place, remembering where each one came from — they are all different sizes. <a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5c_screen_assembly_shield_screws.jpg?itok=KvNeVkbD' />[/url]</li> <li>Line up the top of the screen carefully and make note of the teeth that line up to the top of your iPhone 5c's frame. Once the top of the display is lined up, carefully <strong>snap down</strong> the remainder by moving your fingers along the edge. </li> </ol><h2>8. Replace the security screws on each side of the dock connector</h2> <p><a href='http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5c' title="How to replace a broken vibrator in the iPhone 5c"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/09/iphone_5c_blue_gallery_photos_7.jpg?itok=VmzU1ydL' />[/url]</p> <p>Once you are confident that the display is seated correctly again, use your <strong>security screwdriver</strong> in order to replace the two screws on either side of the dock connector.</p> <h2>9. Test the new vibrator assembly</h2> <p>It's now safe to turn your iPhone 5c back on. If all went well, you should see an Apple logo. Once your iPhone finishes booting up, perform the following steps to verify the vibrator assembly is now working:</p> <ul><li>Toggle your vibration switch and make sure you feel a vibration that's strong</li> <li>Place a test call to your iPhone to make sure vibration works as it should</li> <li>Go into Settings and test different vibration patterns under the <strong>Sounds section</strong> to ensure that the vibrator is now accurately producing feedback</li> </ul><p>If all of the above checked out okay, you're good to go!</p> <p>See also:</p> <ul><li>How to replace your broken iPhone screen: The ultimate guide</li> <li>How to replace your iPhone battery: The ultimate guide</li> <li>All DIY repairs</li> </ul><div id="block-block-30" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <div class="imorebase-wrap imorebase-type"> <div class="imorebase-column"> <a href="http://www.imore.com/iphone-5s" alt="iPhone 5c" title="iPhone 5c"><img src="http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5c_widget.jpg" width="180" height="280" alt="iPhone 5c" title="iPhone 5c" />[/url]</div> <div class="imorebase-column"> <p><strong>iPhone 5c</strong>
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