How To: Replace an iPhone 4 Home Button

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12 жыл бұрын

We had a lot of requests for this repair, so it's finally here!
A broken or unresponsive home button on your iPhone 4 can be really annoying because it's practically the only button on the phone. In this video, we show you how to replace the home button on a GSM iPhone 4. The repair is similar for the CDMA version, but either way make sure you follow the step-by-step guide on our site when you're performing your repair.
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@feynthefallen 10 жыл бұрын

this WOULD be the best iphone repair video I've seen yet, IF it weren't for a lot of missing steps and a completely missing reassembly.

@3ne2nr4life 11 жыл бұрын

replaced my 4s home button yesterday afternoon and thanks to this vid and the detailed guide on the website, i did it...... skill level required bout 7-8 out of 10 and patience level 10 out of 10.......

@bol7 9 жыл бұрын

I made it with your huge help! thanks a lot. It was fun, although it took over 3 hours.

@parthsoni1847 4 жыл бұрын

October 2019 👇🏻

@leart78 4 жыл бұрын

you're late

@ibnadam5732 3 жыл бұрын

2020

@flegrad 10 жыл бұрын

They forgot to tell you "Don't try this at home!" !

@Timetraveler_1 4 жыл бұрын

Infact I think is not necessary to dissemble the entire device for remove the home button.. or maybe yes because that was a special thing of apple , abs it still is a special thing that button, but anyway I’m sure she removed additional things despite there are screws hidden behind some hardware/devices that need to be removed, but only if you want to disassemble the screen, so for the home button wasn’t necessary remove all tings, but only the upper part to get access to the home button. Anyway I’m sure she never was able to reassemble the iPhone :D

@HornetRiderTyrol 12 жыл бұрын

I tried this out yesterday. Not every required screw is explained and shown in the video, but it was still VERY helpful. It only took me about 30 minutes to disassemble the iPhone. After checking the putatively defect home button (it was just jammed behind the display) I needed over 2 hours to put the logic board back in place! I lost my temper more than once :-) Everything's fine now, the "old" home button is working again. Thank's to iFixit!

@MrBakhrebah 10 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video.... but I also changed my mind about fixing it my self...

@st1uke 11 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Everyone please note that you have to remove 2 more screws at the top corners to remove the screen. It is not shown in the video, but it's near the jack and under the power button. Thanks.

@habibzoneofficial 8 ай бұрын

Thank You

@mymanofsteel 8 жыл бұрын

Lots and lots of negative comments on this video. I can see that there are gaps in the video when it comes to detailed steps, but the step by step Repair Guide is invaluable. I must say the iPhone 4 is ANNOYING but why complain about that on this comment strain. The video and guide worked great. I haven't done this very much and I accomplished it in right around an hour and a half. Yes, it took a while, but not all of us have $750 for a new phone.

@fdhgklhvuds 10 жыл бұрын

Great video! But I agree with so many others that there should have been a part about how to put it together again

@cakemaphoneige 9 жыл бұрын

If you have never done this before then do not use this vid for instructions!!!! it skips steps and doesn't unclude every detail!!! there are much much better vids out there.

@stonemanjosh 12 жыл бұрын

I appreciate these tutorials!

@yoho2chn 3 жыл бұрын

not sure why YT brought me here after 9years but it was my first and great experience on this interchangeable button at that time.

@TheBiker4Life26 11 жыл бұрын

Missed out a few vital steps, found a better guide after watching the first few minutes of this one.

@SimonatMac 12 жыл бұрын

Hey MJ! There is no need to take out all 6 screws on the side. Just loose them a bit, they can still sit inside. Much easier!

@clementprem 11 жыл бұрын

It took more than 5 hours to replace the button, but it is working fine now.. thanks :)

@ArturJach 10 жыл бұрын

Right, so you have to remove absolutely everything to change it... I think I'll pass

@ramchandrarokde7003 5 жыл бұрын

Nw2264141

@emceeevile3875 4 жыл бұрын

yupp

@EJP286CRSKW 4 жыл бұрын

They forgot to tell us _why_ you would have to change the button. Beats me.

@Godteam3 8 ай бұрын

toobad its not easy quick change or a backup button is provided lol.

@RayZ_channel 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's actually really helped!

@ssrenan 10 жыл бұрын

You make it sound so easy... but the phone needs to be completely disassembled! Nice video though.

@ocalaiphonerepair270 10 жыл бұрын

This was a BIG help...thanks!

@NCHornet 12 жыл бұрын

Wow am I thinking about that 80's hit " Hot For Teacher", lol!!! Thanks for the vid, very well done.

@davidnovy5286 9 жыл бұрын

Guys, before you start disassembling your iPhone, try to use alcohol - that is what I did: Turn off the phone, put a little alcohol on your finger or a cotton swab and apply it on and around the home button (not too much though). Then press hard the home button a couple of times so that the alcohol gets under the button and cleans the accumulated dirt beneath. Let it be for approx. thirty minutes (alcohol evaporates) and turn the phone back on. See if it helps...

@aremdvnasophia 9 жыл бұрын

I tried your rubbing alcohol tip on my iPhone 5 power button that wasn't responsive all of the time. It works now. Thanks for the tip. I wish I saw your comment before I ordered a new flex cable.

@Guidessence 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Worked for me too!!! Thanks!

@abe_bibobu Жыл бұрын

I found my old iPhone 4 and can't get it to enter recovery mode, figured the home button wasn't working. I came across your comment and tried your trick. Sir, the way I gasped when it worked!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

@p2dnoy 12 жыл бұрын

thanks guys,now my iphone working perfectly.keep up the work guys, god bless u all. note guys,they provide the link how to disassemble ur device in thier website,if you read carefully and follow the instruction carefully,u can reassemble it perfectly. its ur fault if u missed placed all the screws. wat i did in every screw i've remove is labled in step by step numbered sheet of paper with the name of d parts and size of the screws so when i reassembling my device i won't fail to picking it up.

@dunn1592 12 жыл бұрын

I always find it funny when you say the word 'Spudger' :P

@DudeForSureMan 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this information. My button is not working well and I need to replace it. I will follow your steps :)

@robjohnsonrallying 11 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just wanted to say this video really helped me. But when I put it back together I couldnt hear anything. Just in case anyone else has a similar problem. It was a poor connection either in one of the ribbon strips or the actual ear speaker. I took it all back apart and slightly bent the ear speaker metal prongs upwards slightly and made sure everything went back correctly and securely. Many thanks, RJ

@varieeeventuali 12 жыл бұрын

THANKS! You saved me! Home Button WORKING again and I am no more stressed! ;P

@gabrieltavares18 11 жыл бұрын

I had success doing this process bus she makes it seem easier than it really is.. it was really hard to fit my logic board again in place. At least it worked! =)

@csnoob9012 3 жыл бұрын

The KZfaq algorithm has united us again after 9 years

@IZYyAaNn 12 жыл бұрын

Holy lord! Changed my mind of switching out the home button.

@MoonSun36 12 жыл бұрын

damn xD u upload it one day after i tried!

@craigroberthaleyjazz 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@donpepejvb75 11 жыл бұрын

I can finally change my home button . thanks , Great video

@Anknownboy 10 жыл бұрын

:O Awesome! Girl that knows how to fix iphones! I'm in love with her! By the way thanks, that was very helpful!

@leoappel9869 2 жыл бұрын

wow, just got this on my recommened. i cant belive how easy it was to repair the phone back then :/

@Lasurge1982 11 жыл бұрын

Your voice is soothing

@wodmay1 9 жыл бұрын

I changed the home button and it worked well,,you just have to keep screws in order,,

@omarfaruk-qm3gp 9 жыл бұрын

Nice Post,Thanks

@TheCreatureCorporation 11 жыл бұрын

it's pretty simple, I did this just yesterday and now my home button is working good as new

@RickTheMelon 11 жыл бұрын

Hi, just to let you know that I found this video very helpful. There were a few missing steps from the video but a bit of common sense and careful use of the tools, I soon found out for myself what I should be doing to fill the small gaps. The phone is now working 100% from following this video. Thanks again.

@CARRJ142 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video

@mezz0forte 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@justmechanicthings 10 жыл бұрын

Sweet I got the old home button out! thankyou for such a helpful video! now where's the videos reverse button?...wait a sec

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I have repaired my old Iphone 32GB home button today... 28th August of 2020... a broken iphone 4 cost now 10euros! XDDD

@jlanelson 12 жыл бұрын

GREAT video thank you so much!!!!

@ericjenkins8054 9 жыл бұрын

it really helped mehh out a whole lot THANKS:)

@theurgy69 10 жыл бұрын

Seriously great video and thank you for this. Great job by MJ!

@danishnick2002 10 жыл бұрын

Are... You.... MARY JANE!!!!

@theurgy69 9 жыл бұрын

TheFatBat HAHA No I'm not. I'm Mike.

@danishnick2002 9 жыл бұрын

Mike LeBlanc Hi Mike I'm TheFatBat A.K.A TFB

@fantasticmrfoxalex 11 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@temsuzulu1482 12 жыл бұрын

your video is so helpful and the way u handle those tools really turn me on......!!!!!! thanks again..

@phlav0r 11 жыл бұрын

The guide has better steps and photos and the order differs from this video but for some of the cable removals its useful to see the process in motion. What there really needs to be is a reassembly video. That's the scary bit.

@doug12341988 10 жыл бұрын

very helpful

@SteeperLeech9 11 жыл бұрын

I don't know why you are all freaking out this may look hard but if you search for a screen replace tutorial from techspank you will find it very easy, all you have to do is follow the video ad when he goes to replace the screen you replace the button like she told you to.

@mariobranco123 12 жыл бұрын

MJ LIKE A BOSS!!!

@jacopo.scarpellini 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I followed the guide and now my iphone's button works greatly; total expense: 10€!

@fegoco10 11 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, help me a lot!

@tronbristol3340 11 жыл бұрын

If every man had a wife like this the world would be a much happier place

@linadirzininkiene7482 9 жыл бұрын

hello, that cable you disconecting from on 6.26, the little plastic part of one side is broken. IS it cloud be that my home button doen't work? what part i should change?

@NealMadlani 11 жыл бұрын

Agree with some of the comments, there are loads of videos on taking apart the phone but cant find one on actually refitting the button once removed. Wish this actually answered the video title.

@shahabkhatibi 12 жыл бұрын

MJ you are iFix's steve Jobs! God bless you! ;)

@magyarosibotond 11 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my home button. Works fine :). It took me 5$ the replacement. :P

@medbrazil 11 жыл бұрын

woww, thanks for showing.....

@benagl 2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe how easy repairing iPhones used to be

@josuecarrillo1672 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks😄😄😄

@math_you 12 жыл бұрын

this looks like a challenge! I have experience in fixing iPhone 3GS screens (friend broke hers FIVE times! meant 5 replacements haha) screw tray was a good idea...

@kangjagirkamalkang 12 жыл бұрын

Quickdo is perfect solution for this problem!

@santoshsharma-qb6qm 6 жыл бұрын

good job

@sfyuri 9 жыл бұрын

IMPORTANT!!!: before you disassemble anything.. try putting some ALCOHOL (70%) on your home button.. and then press on it a couple of times till the button will get responsive again... that worked for me and saved allot of headache and time

@ghlend 8 жыл бұрын

Works perfect for me, thanks :)

@knsubramanian9837 5 жыл бұрын

yuri abaev bh

@moshehalevihalemo1604 5 жыл бұрын

very good advice. thank you. works like charm

@kritikprasad3997 5 жыл бұрын

Mate you are amazing!

@spookkot 10 жыл бұрын

all those bad reactions.... not the full movie but with a little bit of technical background you can do it without the full movie. Reassemble is just the other way, how simple can it be???? fantastic video!

@danielalexandertoding2204 4 жыл бұрын

Thenk's for tutorial i like you I love you From indonesia

@stupidusernamecheck 9 жыл бұрын

i dont know, i get worried when during a how-to I notice an "Art of Deception" book on the bookshelf ......

@caste381 9 жыл бұрын

stupidusernamecheck LOL!!

@robertatx22 12 жыл бұрын

Can u please make a video on how to replace the speakers for the iPhone pretty please.

@kickguitar1 12 жыл бұрын

Before you do this put some rubbing alcohol on your finger and press the button a few times and run your finger around the edge of the button. Repeat this a few times and it might fix it. It worked for me.

@JaseEtheridge 10 жыл бұрын

Nice video. My only comment would be you only need to loosen the screws with the washers on the bezel. Thanks for the video

@spookkot 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, not that easy but my phone works like a new one for a little price!!

@johnnyappleseed65 12 жыл бұрын

@18mskr maybe you can calibrate it, hold the power button till the slider comes on, then hold the home button till the slider goes away.

@mon3104 11 жыл бұрын

sometimes taking it apart is the easy step while connecting everything together is the most tricky

@slackerr 9 жыл бұрын

hello. i just did this and the homebutton works fine now.. but when i turn it on, the screen shows about 2 mil of grey to the right. it's like it got pushed to the left for some reason. the touch screen works but it also seems a bit aligned to the left. when i reassembled i think i bent the digitizer cable. a hard bend. could this be the problem or would i just need to readdjust the hardware somehow

@AtomicBoo 12 жыл бұрын

Cool Video :)

@sk8erbec 12 жыл бұрын

thankyou :)

@SeanMcG85 11 жыл бұрын

I did it today as'well as the LCD works perfect.. though i over tightened the speaker house screw's and the charger wouldn't go in so easy.had to loosen them slightly.

@ABIDKASHMIRI1 12 жыл бұрын

so nice

@alajji12 10 жыл бұрын

i have watch a lot of your videos and it really help me a lot. Sorry but i wanted to say that I think I am in love with you by now Thank You

@numey 11 жыл бұрын

whoa! thanks :)

@werundwarum 11 жыл бұрын

This is genius. They build the whole thing around the home button. It's like removing the engine, the roof and the tires (dont forget to take them off the rim) only to change the steering wheel or gas pedal. At least you can clean the whole device from scratch and sell it as new if you used screen/case protectors. xD

@ThomJWk 11 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use the physical home button from the iPhone 4 in the iPhone 4S?

@jeffalbom6124 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. A number of steps are missing such as not showing all the screws to be removed, an insulator sticker over one of the internal cover screws, noting that screw lengths are different on some of the cover attachments, and the removal of a slot head screw which is, in turn, screwed into by a philips head screw. Use this video as a guide only and best to do a video of your disassembly so you know how everything goes back together

@Dimebolt101 11 жыл бұрын

just did mine, all is well except the touchscreen is not responding very well at all, likely something I did during reassembly, is there a particular connection I could check or something?

@ravermail 8 жыл бұрын

you are my hero I love you! :-)

@Mickeycuatropatas 12 жыл бұрын

You don't have to remove the 6 screws w/washers - just loosen them up & only remove the 4 corner screws.

@pallavbhattarai2695 8 жыл бұрын

wow....how easily explained

@backslashio 12 жыл бұрын

I found a website selling a genuine 4S home button & module replacement. Would this work with the old iPhone 4?

@muloburro 11 жыл бұрын

i'm in love with this girl!

@Asim-Mias 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, we don't have iFixit brunch in our country Yemen to buy the full kit!

@onwaybusiness 2 жыл бұрын

what are the screws size at 2: 48 and 2:53? I just find that I do not have the screw driver for them, thanks

@jimaoua 9 жыл бұрын

Hello ! I'd like to ask something.. in case that one of the screw doesn't have cross.. and it doesn't spin... what can I do then??? Please answer me !

@2Markfuffzisch 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have a full light grey area on the right screen side (same position as the logic board). What could it be? Please Help. Thank you, David

@oilburner225 10 жыл бұрын

Pretty easy to change the home button, just don't rush the job. Re-assembly is straightforward enough, again don't rush the job. There's 3 iphone 4's in the family and I've changed the screens and home buttons on 2 of them. Be patient, don't rush and work methodically, put all the screws back in the holes they came from and you won't have a problem.

@andresjimenezn 11 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to advise how to correct a problem that has now arisen with which the phone cant connect to a mobile network? WiFi works just fine, as everything else... Thanks!