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Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to take out the antenna so that a replacement can be installed.

What you need

  1. Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Apply pressure to the back cover and slide it forward towards the camera.

    • Lift the back cover off the phone.

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  2. Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Holding the phone firmly, use the notches to grip and lift up the battery.

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  3. Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement, Back Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 4.45mm screws at the corners of the phone.

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  5. Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to unhinge the locks around the edges of the phone.

    • Do not worry about the inner components of the phone; they are not connected to this case.

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  6. Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the casing off of the phone.

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  7. Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • With the screws removed, locate the antenna.

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  8. Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 4.50mm screw holding the antenna in place.

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  9. Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using the plastic opener tool, squeeze gently on the antenna cable connector and lift to remove the connector from its position.

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  10. Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift up on the antenna and remove it from the back of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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Cal Poly, Team 3-13, Regan Fall 2011 Member of Cal Poly, Team 3-13, Regan Fall 2011

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