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Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect

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    1. Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect, Disconnect the blue antenna cable: step 1, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect, Disconnect the blue antenna cable: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the blue antenna cable from its socket on the charging assembly.

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    2. Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect: step 2, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the blue antenna cable from its grounding clips.

      • The cable is fragile and prone to breaking. If it feels like the wire is firmly clamped in place, use the point of a spudger to push the clip open slightly, then try again.

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    3. Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect, Disconnect the black antenna cable: step 3, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect, Disconnect the black antenna cable: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the black antenna cable from its socket near the USB-C port.

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    4. Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect, De-route the antenna cables: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully de-route both antenna cables and move them away from the charging assembly.

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    5. Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect: step 5, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect: step 5, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 3 Antenna Cable Disconnect: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the charging assembly's connector from its motherboard socket, near the right edge of the phone.

      • Carefully peel the flex cable from the top of the SIM card reader.

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Conclusion

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

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