Sony Xperia 4 SIM Card Tray Repair

SIM Card Tray Repair is one of the most common repairs for Sony Xperia 4. This repair involves replacing the damaged connectivity component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 15-30 min and requires easy skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

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: Open the phone case

The Xperia L model

Gently open the phone case.

The phone body, back case and the detached volume control button.

Step 2: Adjust the plastic notches using the plastic opening tools.

Using the plastic opening tools in the iFixit kit, pull up the flattened plastic notches that will hold the volume control button in place.

You can see the notches on the back case and the holes in the volume control button that snap fit in them.

Step 3: Place the button and snap it to the back case using the raised notches.

Place the volume control button back in the slot.

Adjust the holes on the button in a way that they snap to the raised notches on the back panel.

Press down the raised plastic notches using the back of the plastic opening tool from the kit.

Step 4: Snap the back case to the phone body.

The volume control button is now attached in its slot.

Reassemble the phone back by snapping the back case to the phone body.

The volume control/zoom button is good to use!

DIY vs Professional Repair

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your Sony Xperia 4 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 63 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Sony Xperia 4 generates 64 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 1 kg of CO₂. That's a 98% reduction in carbon emissions!