Nokia 8260 Antenna Replacement

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1 - 3 minutes

Rough estimate of how long this takes. (Use this to plan your day, not to feel judged.)

Easy

Difficulty rating: Easy! Minimal disassembly, using only basic tools.

Introduction

Go to step 1

How to remove the gold patch antenna.

What you need

Tools

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  Spudger

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Step 1 Battery

• Turn off the cell phone.
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Step 2

• Press down on the round button on the back cover of the phone.
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Step 3

• Slide the back cover down while still pressing the button.
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Step 4
• Remove the back cover.
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Step 5
• Press the end of the battery towards the top of the phone.
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Step 6
• Lift the battery outwards while still pressing it upwards till it pops out.
• You may need to take several attempts to lift out the battery.
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Step 7 Antenna
• Squeeze the flat end of the spudger into the crack right under the word "Nokia" on the back of the phone.
• This step may be a bit difficult if you are removing the antenna for the first time.
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Step 8
• Pry open the antenna door by pulling down the top of the spudger
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Step 9
• Remove the antenna door.
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Step 10
• If the gold antenna remained stuck to the door, you have finished removing the antenna from the phone.
• If the gold antenna is still in the phone, carefully remove it and stick it onto the back of the door.
• Try to keep the antenna as flat as possible. Do not bend it.
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