Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement

Written By: Derek Walker
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Motorola Atrix 4G Antenna Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This guide will enable you to remove the antenna in a Motorola Atrix 4G.

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    • Pry the back cover off the back of the phone.

    Use the word "prying" rather than sliding. We were confused during this step.

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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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    • 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.

    Not a phillips head screwdriver. Indicate the appropriate tool.

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    Hex head screwdriver.

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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.

    Red boxes around the tabs so all can be seen clearly. Change the bullet point to red to accommodate said boxes.

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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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    • 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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    • 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.

    Specify--lift beneath it near the gold metal piece located on the phone (not the back case)

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    • 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.

    Add picture for "easing out of the guide." Also, specify that you must unclip the guide from the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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