Vizio VTAB1008 Wi-Fi Antenna Replacement

Step 1 Vizio VTAB1008 Back Cover Removal



• Carefully slide the heavy duty opening tool between the gap on the side of the device with no buttons.
• Do not insert the opening tool too far into the tablet as this can damage connectors close to edges of the cover.
• The angled tip of the opening tool can be wedged into the device by pressing on the back of the opening tool with the thumb. Move the opening tool in a sliding motion to ensure all tabs separate.
• Corner tabs may require a more forceful prying tool. If needed, carefully insert the metal prying tool into corners to separate the tabs.
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Step 2

• Look into the tablet for loose connectors.
• There are three loose connectors: one for the screen, one for the digitizer, and one for the motherboard. They are held in place by the pressure of the backing and screen assemblies.
• Flip the backing from the button-less side over, being careful not to separate the ribbon connector from the display screen.
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Step 3 Wi-Fi Antenna
• Using the blue spudger/prying tool remove antenna connectors by prying them up from the motherboard.
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Step 4
• Remove connectors from the back cover by gently prying.
• Connectors are glued down, but copper can be removed from the backing with light pulling.
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