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Fourth generation iPhone. Repair is straightforward, but the front glass and LCD must be replaced as a unit. GSM / 8, 16, or 32 GB capacity / Model A1332 / Black and White. This page aims to help users troubleshoot, fix, and seek help for the iPhone 4.

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How to fix the lower antenna flex / wire on iPhone 4?

After opening the Iphone 4 I damaged the lower antenna flex. Two of EMI fingers have been broken off. This caused a dropdown of the reception for 3G.

To fix it I ordered a new flex. This flex did not include the wire to connect to the logic board, so I soldered the orginal wire on the replacement flex.

After reassembly I do not have any reception at all (no service). Did I do anything wrong with the soldering of the wire ? Or is there anything else wrong ? The wifi connection is still working fine.

Here you can find a example picture with the wire soldered on the flex: Link text

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hey gaston, i too have broken the same pieces... and am now considering to replace the antenna as well... have you had any luck finding a solution?

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Hi, to fix it I have used the flex with the wire already soldered on it. I found it on Ebay. Be careful not to wreck it again when assembling, it's very sensitive.

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i too have experienced this issue with those emi fingers. can those suckers be super glued back on, if it's clean? thanks.

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I doubt they can be super glued, they may be able to be soldered, but it's best to purchase a replacement as they can be had off eBay for under $5.

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Soldering parts in an iPhone is a very hard thing to do. If i were you i would just order another part with the cable attached. Install it and see how you go from there. If that does no work then you might have to take it to apple for a replacement.

If your iPhone is still under warranty they will replace the entire phone for free (don't let them know you have tampered with it). If it is not you will have to pay a fee of about $260 for a replacement.

Hope this helps :D

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i superglued the fingers bk on and the phone still works great with signal and wifi and every thing even after panicking that i may have bodged it right up... hope this helps

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http://www.gsmpunt.nl/accessoires/onderd...

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