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This is an easy DIY guide on how to replace the antenna. It involves removing the back cover, the battery and the plastic cover over the motherboard. You will need a screwdriver to remove screws and tweezers to remove the antenna.
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Lay the phone on its front side so the back is visible.
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Use your thumb to gently and firmly press down on the triangle arrow found on the cover of the phone.
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Press down on the arrow until you hear a popping sound, which will remove the cover of the phone.
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Slide the cover down from the phone to remove it. Set the cover aside.
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Locate the access notch at the end of the battery compartment.
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Place your thumb on the edge of the battery near the access notch.
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Lift the battery to remove it from the phone. Set the battery aside.
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After removing the battery, unscrew the 4 3/16" screws on the black plastic cover with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Remove the headphone cover from the left side and the volume cover from the right side of the phone.
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The antenna is located on the opposite side of the black plastic cover. Use the tweezers to remove the antenna.
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The gray rubber antenna cover will need to come out as well. Use the tweezers to remove the gray cover.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.