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iPhone 1st Generation Antenna Cover Replacement

What you need

  1. iPhone 1st Generation Antenna Cover Replacement, SIM Card: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Insert a SIM card eject tool or paper clip into the hole next to the headphone jack.

    • Press down on the paper clip until the SIM card tray pops out.

  2. iPhone 1st Generation Antenna Cover Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Grasp the SIM card tray and slide it out of the iPhone.

  3. iPhone 1st Generation Antenna Cover Replacement, Antenna Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • This image shows the two tabs and two catches located on the underside of the antenna cover. The two tabs at the top of the image must be pushed towards the black cover to release them.

  4. iPhone 1st Generation Antenna Cover Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Be sure to slide the metal spudger between the dock connector and the antenna cover, and not into the dock connector itself.

    • Insert a metal spudger into the slot between the dock connector and the antenna cover. Gently pry up near the two tabs to create a small gap between the antenna cover and the silver front bezel.

  5. iPhone 1st Generation Antenna Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Insert an iPod opening tool in the gap between the antenna cover and the front bezel. The wedge of the tool should be pointing towards the antenna cover. Slide the tool around the corner and up until you reach the metal backing.

    • Repeat the same procedure on the other side of the dock connector.

  6. iPhone 1st Generation Antenna Cover Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Grasp the antenna cover on either side and slide it up and away from the iPhone. This requires some force. If it does not come free, ensure that the antenna cover is lifted up enough to free the catches.

Conclusion

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

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parece muy bueno pero no entiendo es nada porque los pasos estan es en ingles

Ysmael - Reply

I need help I got my iPhone 2g 4gb pulled off the antenna cover and now it won’t go back on please help me!!!

Sergio Ayon - Reply

This is very helpful

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