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Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a broken or damaged antenna.

What you need

  1. Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the device with the screen facing away from you and the camera towards you.

    • Place your thumb on the bottom half of the phone and slide the cover off while gently pushing down on the cover.

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  2. Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Place your fingers on both sides of the bottom of the battery and lift upwards.

    • Pull the battery away from the phone.

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  3. Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Place your thumb on the SIM card.

    • Slide the card out of the slot.

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  5. Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, Back Phone Casing: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, Back Phone Casing: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the spudger to remove the rubber stoppers from the top of the cover.

    • Use the Phillips 00 screw driver to remove the screws from each of the four corners and the two on sides (six total).

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  6. Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use the spudger to loosen and separate the front and back covers.

    • Pick up the back cover once loosened.

    • The front and back covers will be attached to each other by a gold wire.

    • Remove the gold wire connecting the back cover to the motherboard to completely separate the covers.

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  7. Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement, Antenna: step 6, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Note: The antenna is located on the back case of the phone. Flip over the back case of the phone so that the interior is facing up.

    • Use spudger to help loosen the antenna.

    • Once the antenna is loose, use tweezers to remove antenna.

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  8. Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Samsung Blackjack Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use the Phillips 00 screwdriver to remove the screw from the casing around the speaker.

    • Use tweezers to lift the casing around the speaker.

    • Use spudger to dislodge the speaker.

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Conclusion

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

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