Difficulty

Easy

Steps

2

Time Required

                          15 seconds - 1 minute            

Sections

1

  • SIM Card
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Remove the SIM card               
  • Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or a straightened paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray.
  • Press to eject the tray.
  • This may require a significant amount of force. However, ensure the eject tool is properly aligned beforehand as to not damage the eject mechanism inside the phone.

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or a straightened paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray.

Press to eject the tray.

This may require a significant amount of force. However, ensure the eject tool is properly aligned beforehand as to not damage the eject mechanism inside the phone.

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Step 2

  • Remove the SIM card tray from the iPhone.
  • The SIM card will fall out of the tray easily.
  • When reinserting the SIM card, ensure that it is in the proper orientation relative to the tray.
  • A thin rubber gasket around the SIM card tray provides water and dust protection. If this gasket is damaged or missing, replace the gasket or the entire SIM card tray to protect your iPhone’s internal components.

Remove the SIM card tray from the iPhone.

The SIM card will fall out of the tray easily.

When reinserting the SIM card, ensure that it is in the proper orientation relative to the tray.

A thin rubber gasket around the SIM card tray provides water and dust protection. If this gasket is damaged or missing, replace the gasket or the entire SIM card tray to protect your iPhone’s internal components.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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