iPhone 5c Bluetooth Repair
Complete guide to iPhone 5c bluetooth repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Bluetooth Repair is one of the most common repairs for iPhone 5c. This repair involves replacing the damaged connectivity component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement connectivity part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Use a coin to rotate the battery locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.
Lift the battery out of the computer.
Step 2:
Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free.
If the keyboard does not come free, use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the keyboard locking screw 180 degrees in either direction and try again.
Flip the keyboard over, away from the screen, and rest it face-down on the trackpad area.
Step 3:
If the computer does not have an Airport card installed, skip the next two steps.
Push the wire clasp toward the Airport card and pull it up to free it from the RAM shield.
Step 4:
Grasp the clear plastic tab on the Airport card and pull toward the right.
Step 5:
Hold the Airport card in one hand and use your other hand to remove the antenna cable.
Step 6:
Remove the two 2.5 mm Phillips screws that secure the RAM shield.
Step 7:
Grasp the metal bracket on top of the RAM shield and pull upward to remove the shield.
Step 8:
Pull the keyboard cable up from the logic board, holding the cable as close to the connector as possible.
Step 9:
Your laptop should look approximately like this.
Step 10:
Release the tabs on each side of the RAM chip at the same time. These tabs lock the chip in place and releasing them will cause the chip to "pop" up.
Pull the chip directly out from its connectors.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $39-$114)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($65-$190)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your iPhone 5c instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 48 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new iPhone 5c generates 52 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 4 kg of CO₂. That's a 92% reduction in carbon emissions!
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