Vizio VTAB1008 Wi-Fi Antenna Replacement
ID: 72979
Description: Hello! This guide will help you replace the...
Steps:
- Carefully slide the heavy duty opening tool between the gap on the side of the device with no buttons.
- Do not insert the opening tool too far into the tablet as this can damage connectors close to edges of the cover.
- The angled tip of the opening tool can be wedged into the device by pressing on the back of the opening tool with the thumb. Move the opening tool in a sliding motion to ensure all tabs separate.
- Corner tabs may require a more forceful prying tool. If needed, carefully insert the metal prying tool into corners to separate the tabs.
- Look into the tablet for loose connectors.
- There are three loose connectors: one for the screen, one for the digitizer, and one for the motherboard. They are held in place by the pressure of the backing and screen assemblies.
- Flip the backing from the button-less side over, being careful not to separate the ribbon connector from the display screen.
- Using the blue spudger/prying tool remove antenna connectors by prying them up from the motherboard.
- Remove connectors from the back cover by gently prying.
- Connectors are glued down, but copper can be removed from the backing with light pulling.
