Power & Volume Button Flex Cable
Nokia 3 Power & Volume Button Flex Cable Replacement
- Fits
- Nokia 3
- Fixes
- Dead side buttons
- Quality
- Brand new, OEM quality
- Fitting
- Professional install
Overview
What this part is
The power and volume buttons on the Nokia 3 press against a thin flex cable inside the frame. That cable carries the button signals to the main board. A drop, liquid or wear can damage it, and then a button stops working, works only sometimes or stays pressed.
This is the flex cable that sits behind the power and volume buttons on the side of the Nokia 3. If the outer button caps are bent or missing, they may need replacing as well.
Compatibility
Specifications and compatibility
- Part
- Power & Volume Button Flex Cable
- Compatible with
- Nokia 3
- Model numbers
- Check Settings › About phone
- Does not fit
- Nokia 3.1, Nokia 3.2 or Nokia 3.4 or any other model
- Fixes
- A power button or volume buttons that do not respond, respond only sometimes, or seem stuck
- Does not fix
- Software faults, a dead battery, or main board and screen faults
- Quality
- Brand new, OEM-quality power and volume button flex cable. Tested before dispatch.
- Brand
- Unbranded, compatible with Nokia 3
- In the box
- 1 × power and volume button flex cable for Nokia 3. Check the photos for exactly what is included.
- Colour
- As shown in the photos
- Installation
- Professional installation recommended
- Supplied by
- Supreme Phone Parts Ltd, Manchester, UK
Before you order
Is this the right part?
Signs it needs replacing
- The power button does nothing, or needs several presses
- The volume buttons do not change the volume
- Screenshots or restarts happen on their own because a button seems stuck
- The buttons stopped working after a drop or liquid damage
How to check your model
Open Settings › About phone. The model name should read Nokia 3.
The Nokia 3 is the 2017 model with a 5-inch screen. The Nokia 3.1, 3.2 and 3.4 are different phones.
Professional installation
How a technician fits this part
- Power the Nokia 3 off and remove the SIM tray.
- Open the phone carefully with plastic opening tools, following the correct method for the Nokia model.
- Remove the screws and covers over the board you are replacing.
- Disconnect the battery connector before touching any other part.
- Unplug and carefully peel out the old button flex cable from the side of the frame.
- Fit the new flex in the same position, lined up with the button caps, and reconnect it.
- Reassemble, reconnect the battery and test power, volume up and volume down.
Check that the part matches the device before fitting it or removing any adhesive backing. Once a part has been fitted, it cannot be returned for a change of mind. Faulty parts are always covered.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will this fit my Nokia 3?
Yes, if Settings › About phone shows Nokia 3. It does not fit the Nokia 3.1, Nokia 3.2 or Nokia 3.4.
Does it fit the Nokia 3.1?
No. The Nokia 3.1 is a newer, different phone and uses a different part. This flex is for the 2017 Nokia 3 only.
How do I know the flex cable is the problem?
If a restart does not help and a button has no effect, or behaves as if it is held down, the flex is the usual cause. If the phone does not turn on at all, check the battery and charging first.
Is it made by Nokia?
No. It is a brand new, OEM-quality button flex cable made to fit the Nokia 3, and every part is tested before dispatch.
Should I fit it myself?
We recommend professional installation. The Nokia 3 has to be opened, the battery disconnected, and the thin flex placed exactly behind the buttons.
How quickly will it arrive?
Orders placed before 4pm on a working day are dispatched the same day from Manchester by Royal Mail Tracked. Delivery is free on UK orders over £5. You can also collect from our shop at 33 Moulton Street, Manchester M8 8FQ.
Prepared by the Supreme Phone Parts team, Manchester. Last updated September 2026.