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Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement

Introduction

You will need to find a clean area to work in and have the necessary tools. Follow this guide to gain access to your cellphone's antenna/speaker module.

What you need

    • Remove the back battery cover.

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  2. Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a nylon spudger, remove the phone's battery.

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  3. Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove six (4.28 x 1.25)mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  4. Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a nylon spudger to gently pry the silver plastic back plate from the body of the phone.

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  6. Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement, Antenna/Speaker: step 5, image 1 of 1
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    • Pop the antenna plug off of its socket with a pair of metal tweezers.

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  7. Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Peel off the Identification sticker.

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  8. Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Peel the button sensor on the side of the motherboard off of the case.

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  9. Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Pop the speaker plug out of its socket.

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  10. Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the antenna/speaker component out of its casing. You need to use a little force to get the piece to pop out.

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  11. Samsung Eternity Antenna/Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • You will now be able to replace the antenna/speaker module.

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Conclusion

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

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