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Nexus 9 Antenna Board Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the antenna board on your Nexus 9.

What you need

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    • With your fingers, carefully pry off the back plastic casing. Starting at the corners is usually the easiest.

    • The rear-facing camera seems to fit a little too snugly in its compartment on the rear case; so make sure that it stays connected to the motherboard.

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    • This step is not necessary if you have already removed the battery.

    • Carefully peel up the copper shielding with your fingers.

    • Before fully removing the copper shielding, make sure that the blue antenna cable is out of the way of the copper tab.

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  4. Nexus 9 Antenna Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the three 3 mm Torx T5 screws on the antenna board.

    • This step and the next show the battery removed, but it is not necessary to remove it if you are only replacing the antenna board.

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    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the blue antenna cable from the motherboard.

    • When reinstalling the antenna, be sure to clean it with a degreaser such as windex or isopropyl alcohol. The oils on your fingers have the potential to create wireless interference.

    • The antenna board should now lift free of the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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