Sony Xperia 1 Home Button Repair
Complete guide to Sony Xperia 1 home button 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
Home Button Repair is one of the most common repairs for Sony Xperia 1. This repair involves replacing the damaged input component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 20-40 min and requires easy skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement input 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: Screen Replacement
Replacing the screen on this mobile is quite involved. You have to detach the screen and also to open the backside to get to the connector.
Step 2: Remove Back Cover
To remove the back cover, you have to do the usual: heating with a heat gun and then pry it open with opening picks.
Step 3: Detach Screen
As a next step, heat evenly along the side of the screen with the heat gun. Pry open carefully from the bottom where the microphone is located, as all the other sides are too tight to get into. Be careful with the screen connector, this is attached to the screen on the bottom right when looked at from above. It cannot be disconnected at this step.
Step 4: Remove Screen Connector
Remove the six screws which hold the charge cover using a PH000 screwdriver.
Step 5: Remove the Charger Board
As the charger board overlaps the screen connector, it needs to be removed. For this, you'll need to disconnect the cable press connector and the two flex cable connectors.
Step 6: Detach Screen
With the charger board (grey) removed, you are able to detach the screen from the press cable connector.
Step 7: New Screen and Re-Assemblement
Now attach the new screen, reassemble (use suitable glue for screen and backcover) and enjoy.
📖 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: $24-$60)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($40-$100)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Sony Xperia 1 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 62 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Sony Xperia 1 generates 64 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 2 kg of CO₂. That's a 97% reduction in carbon emissions!
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