Xiaomi Mi5 - Side keys

Guide with all the necessary steps so that you can change the side keys of the Xiaomi Mi5 yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Tray yes

First we extract the sim tray.

Step 2 Back case

With the help of a pick and a suction cup we remove the back cover.

Step 3 Intermediate housing

Remove the 9 Phillips screws (PH # 00) that hold the intermediate housing and remove it.

Step 4 Frontal camera

We removed the front camera.

Step 5 Components

We disconnect all the components that are connected to the motherboard.

Step 6 Motherboard

Remove the Phillips screws (PH # 00) that hold the plate, and remove it.

Step 7 Flex with side push buttons

We remove the armor that is above the flex, and we can remove the side keys that we are going to replace.

Video Tutorial summary

In this video you can watch a quick summary of the tutorial, but we recommend to follow the complete tutorial, with its explanations and detailed images.
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