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Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement

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  1. Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Pry the back cover off the back of the phone.

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  2. Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
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    • Insert a spudger into the small notch at the base of the battery.

    • Lift the battery out of the phone.

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  3. Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 3, image 1 of 2 Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 3, image 2 of 2
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    • Remove the four 5.0 mm T5 Torx screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.

    • Remove the three 5.5 mm T5 Torx screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.

    • Use gentle force while unscrewing to avoid stripping the screws.

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  4. Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
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  5. Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
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    • Gently lift the tabs located at the top of the phone using an opening tool.

    • Gently lift the tab located at the bottom of the phone with the same tool.

    • Use an opening tool, not your fingers, because the plastic tabs are easily broken.

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  6. Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
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    • Insert an opening tool between the front and back of the case.

    • Slide the tool down the side of the phone.

    • Repeat the same process for the other side.

    • There should be a noticeable gap between the front and back cases. If not, repeat this step.

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  7. Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully lift the back case off the phone.

    • Do not completely separate the back case from the phone. The antenna is connected to both cases.

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  8. Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
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    • Slide an opening tool beneath the antenna and lift straight up from the motherboard.

    • Lift straight upwards, not at an angle, to avoid damaging the socket underneath.

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  9. Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Ease the antenna from out of its guide along the side of the phone

    • Remove the back case and the antenna from the phone.

    • The antenna is soldered to the back case. When reassembling, do not pull it with too much force.

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Conclusion

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

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