Introduction
How to replace the GPS antenna.
Parts
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If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping the glass.
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Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's display until the whole face is covered.
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Remove the two 3.7mm Phillips #00 screws from the dock-connector end of the iPhone.
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Remove the following 8 screws:
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Five 2.3 mm Phillips #00 screws with partial threads securing the logic board to the rear case.
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Two 2.3 mm Phillips #00 screws with full threads securing the logic board and camera.
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One 2.9 mm Phillips #00 screw from beneath the "Do not remove" sticker.
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Note for re-assembly:
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The screw that goes next to the camera (bottom right orange highlighted screw) also has a metal strip that holds the camera in place.
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Slide the logic board towards the dock connector and out of the iPhone.
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When replacing the logic board after installing battery, connect the camera to the logic board before inserting it into the case. Then make sure to set the top section of the logic board (where the SIM tray is) in place before settling the rest of the board in place. This is important, as sometimes the SIM card slot will not align into place. Once the top section is in place, the bottom section can be maneuvered into place. You will know the logic board is correctly installed when the SIM tray is aligned with the opening in the iPhone case and the camera module seats neatly into its place.
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Use a spudger to pry the battery up from the rear case. The battery is attached with an adhesive strip around the perimeter of the battery. To prevent the battery from bending during the removal process, we recommend against using just the plastic pull-tab . *Note: Removing the battery is NOT necessary for replacing the GPS antenna. It merely gives you more space for removing the headphone assembly (which is also unnecessary to completely remove).
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Remove the two Phillips #00 screws securing the on/off switch to the front bezel.
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Remove the following 4 screws:
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Three 1.8 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the headphone jack and GPS antenna to the rear case. Note the order in which you remove the screws, as the left one has a slightly larger head.
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One 3.8 mm Phillips #00 screw in the plastic loop near the headphone jack.
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Remove the four Phillips #00 screws securing the volume and mute switch.
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The mute switch assembly screws should be tightened with the switch in the off position. Check the protrusion of the switch when turned on, since it may not stick out far enough to operate if the switch assembly is incorrectly positioned. (Check the gap between the switch frame and the bezel (white gap showing between the two screws near the 6). The screw on the far right is slightly longer than the other 3 screws. When reassembling the phone, keep this in mind.
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Remove the single 2.4mm Phillips #00 screw securing the black plastic spacer.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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This guide is pretty good. One question though: Where can I actually buy the gps antenna?
I got mine from Cellular Nationwide Network (Hong Kong).
http://cnn.cn/shop/advanced_search_resul...
Part was only $5.99 (+ S&H $5) Took 9 calendar days (5 business days) to arrive. It seems in good shape, but I suspect it was removed from another iPhone unit. I haven't installed it yet.
Also, I asked iFixit why they didn't offer them. They said there has to be a demand for them, etc. The guy that responded said he'd add it to their list.