Samsung Instinct Antenna Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

This guide shows how to take out the antenna so that a replacement can be installed.

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Step 1 Battery

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Apply pressure to the back cover and slide it forward towards the camera.
Lift the back cover off the phone.

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Step 2

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Holding the phone firmly, use the notches to grip and lift up the battery.

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Step 3 Back Case

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Remove the four 4.45mm screws at the corners of the phone.

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Step 4

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Use the plastic opening tool to unhinge the locks around the edges of the phone.
Do not worry about the inner components of the phone; they are not connected to this case.

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Step 5

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Lift the casing off of the phone.

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Step 6 Antenna

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With the screws removed, locate the antenna.

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Step 7

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Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 4.50mm screw holding the antenna in place.

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Step 8

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Using the plastic opener tool, squeeze gently on the antenna cable connector and lift to remove the connector from its position.

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Step 9

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Gently lift up on the antenna and remove it from the back of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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