Installing iPhone 3G GPS Antenna

Add Note Introduction

How to replace the GPS antenna.

Paginated Single Page Steps

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Add Note Step 1 — Battery

  • Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the dock-connector end of the iPhone.

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Add Note Step 2

  • There is a rubber gasket between the silver front bezel and black display assembly. A bit of force is required in this step to separate the iPhone's display assembly.

  • Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display assembly.

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Add Note Step 3

  • The display assembly is still connected to the iPhone by several cables, so don't try to remove it entirely just yet.

  • Rotate the display assembly up until it is at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.

Add NoteNotes: Introduction

Flag Reply by JSilvey Apr 16 @ 11:04 AM

Has anyone done this yet with any success?

Flag Reply by bzhsteven Jul 18 @ 3:49 AM

Quote from JSilvey:

Has anyone done this yet with any success?

Yes, without any problem. Step by Step is very well documented

Add NoteNotes: Step 3

Flag Reply by Jon Evans 2 days ago

When you get back to this step as you are reassembling it, it's tempting to test that you've got all the cables plugged in properly by switching the phone on and testing it. However the Home button will not work until the front panel is back in position, because the electrical connection is done by a pair of touch contacts which only work when the phone is assembled.