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Motorola Defy Antenna Replacement

Introduction

This guide will go through the steps of replacing the antenna for the Motorola MB525 starting from the tear down of the phone to replacement of the antenna itself.

What you need

  1. Motorola Defy Antenna Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Using the screwdriver and the T-5 bit, unscrew the seven 5 mm screws around the outside of the phone.

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    • Remove the back cover of the phone by sliding the bottom black button to the unlock position and lifting it up.

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  4. Motorola Defy Antenna Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the battery out of the phone.

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  5. Motorola Defy Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 4, image 1 of 2 Motorola Defy Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Take the metal spudger and pry the black piece, where the sim card goes, off to get to the entire antenna.

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    • Pry the antenna off using the metal spudger and tweezers and replace with the new one.

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Conclusion

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

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