PlayStation Vita GPS Antenna Cable Replacement
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Last updated on Sep 4, 2013
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide takes you through the process of installing the GPS antenna cable. This is the middle antenna cable on the wireless card.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 6.4mm screws on the back casing.
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Using your fingernail or a spudger, pry open the accessory port cover on the top of the device.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 5.4mm screws hidden beneath the accessory port cover.
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Remove the two 5.4mm Phillips #00 screws on the bottom of the device near the charging port.
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Beginning at the sides of the device, use a plastic opening tool to separate the front and rear cases.
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Continue working your way around the device gently prying it open.
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Gently separate the two cases, minding the battery and the touch screen controller connectors holding the two cases together.
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Using a spudger, free the touch screen controller flex cable by gently prying up the connection.
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Using the pointy end of the spudger, gently pry the GPS antenna cable off the wireless card.
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Using the pointy end of a spudger, gently pry the GPS antenna cable off of the motherboard.
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Deroute the GPS antenna cable out of the casing and remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
