Nokia 8290 Antenna Replacement

ID: 11480

Description: Installing a new antenna may be necessary if...

Steps:

1. Locate the small button on the top of the phone.
2. Depress the button.
3. With your other hand, pull the front cover away from the phone.

4. Remove all six 5.3 mm long T6 screws.
5. Remove the circuit board/faceplate sub-assembly from the back of the phone.
6. Take care to place screws in a safe location.

7. After removing the circuit board/faceplate sub-assembly, locate the antenna.
8. Remove the antenna by prying it out with your fingers or a prying tool. It may help to turn the back portion of the phone over to allow the antenna to fall away.