BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement If your blackberry's antenna is broken, this guide can help you replace it.
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
TOOLS: T6 Torx Screwdriver (1) iFixit Opening Tools (1)
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 1 — Antenna
Remove battery cover and battery on the back of the device.
Using a plastic opening tool, remove the bottom cover.
Step 2
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 3
This will reveal 6 screws on the back, remove the screws and be careful not to lose them.
Remove the rear cover of the device.
Step 4
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 5
Remove the motherboard part of the phone from the last piece of case by releasing the black tabs on both sides.
Detach the ribbon cable on the front of the motherboard.
Step 6
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 7
Remove the screen to keep it from being damaged.
Step 8
Detach the antenna wire at all 3 locations.
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 9
Tilt the motherboard up and detach both ribbon connections.
Remove the motherboard.
Step 10
Replace the entire center piece of the case to replace the antenna.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. © iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement This document was last generated on 2017-06-22 11:50:06 AM.
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement If your blackberry's antenna is broken, this guide can help you replace it.
Written By: Johnny Tran
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 8
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
TOOLS: T6 Torx Screwdriver (1) iFixit Opening Tools (1)
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www.iFixit.com
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 1 — Antenna
Remove battery cover and battery on the back of the device.
Using a plastic opening tool, remove the bottom cover.
Step 2
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 3
This will reveal 6 screws on the back, remove the screws and be careful not to lose them.
Remove the rear cover of the device.
Step 4
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 5
Remove the motherboard part of the phone from the last piece of case by releasing the black tabs on both sides.
Detach the ribbon cable on the front of the motherboard.
Step 6
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 7
Remove the screen to keep it from being damaged.
Step 8
Detach the antenna wire at all 3 locations.
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement
Step 9
Tilt the motherboard up and detach both ribbon connections.
Remove the motherboard.
Step 10
Replace the entire center piece of the case to replace the antenna.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. © iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Antenna Replacement This document was last generated on 2017-06-22 11:50:06 AM.
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