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Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement

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Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement

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This is an easy DIY guide on how to replace the antenna. It involves removing the back cover, the battery and the plastic cover over the motherboard. You will need a screwdriver to remove screws and tweezers to remove the antenna.

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    1. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Lay the phone on its front side so the back is visible.

      • Use your thumb to gently and firmly press down on the triangle arrow found on the cover of the phone.

      • Press down on the arrow until you hear a popping sound, which will remove the cover of the phone.

      • Slide the cover down from the phone to remove it. Set the cover aside.

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    1. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the access notch at the end of the battery compartment.

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    2. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Place your thumb on the edge of the battery near the access notch.

      • Lift the battery to remove it from the phone. Set the battery aside.

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    1. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • After removing the battery, unscrew the 4 3/16" screws on the black plastic cover with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    2. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the headphone cover from the left side and the volume cover from the right side of the phone.

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    3. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the black plastic cover from the back of the phone. This may take a little effort to remove.

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    4. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
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      • The antenna is located on the opposite side of the black plastic cover. Use the tweezers to remove the antenna.

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    5. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • The gray rubber antenna cover will need to come out as well. Use the tweezers to remove the gray cover.

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    6. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 antenna Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Replace with a new antenna.

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Conclusion

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

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