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Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement

Introduction

This is an easy DIY guide on how to replace the antenna. It involves removing the back cover, the battery and the plastic cover over the motherboard. You will need a screwdriver to remove screws and tweezers to remove the antenna.

What you need

  1. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the phone on its front side so the back is visible.

    • Use your thumb to gently and firmly press down on the triangle arrow found on the cover of the phone.

    • Press down on the arrow until you hear a popping sound, which will remove the cover of the phone.

    • Slide the cover down from the phone to remove it. Set the cover aside.

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  2. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the access notch at the end of the battery compartment.

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  3. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Place your thumb on the edge of the battery near the access notch.

    • Lift the battery to remove it from the phone. Set the battery aside.

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  5. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • After removing the battery, unscrew the 4 3/16" screws on the black plastic cover with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  6. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the headphone cover from the left side and the volume cover from the right side of the phone.

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  7. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the black plastic cover from the back of the phone. This may take a little effort to remove.

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  8. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • The antenna is located on the opposite side of the black plastic cover. Use the tweezers to remove the antenna.

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  9. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • The gray rubber antenna cover will need to come out as well. Use the tweezers to remove the gray cover.

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  10. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Replace with a new antenna.

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Conclusion

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

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