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Soldered off iPhone 4 antenna connection point. HELP

Discussion in 'iPhone' started by paintdude258, Jul 31, 2012.

  1. paintdude258 Member

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    I was recently attempting to boost my iPhone 4 antenna connection by adding a solder to a contact point near where the iPhone antenna connects to the motherboard. Come to find out, i didn't have the right tools, nor do i have the necessary experience. So while doing so, i soldered off the raised ring on the motherboard that the antenna wire fastens on to. Does anyone have any possible suggestions or ideas on how to work around this problem? I basically have a big iPod touch now, and it sucks!

    The point i am talking about is the connection point right in the middle of the photo below.
    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VOgMc7pFyW0/Tt2QaWNeAJI/AAAAAAAADHw/vc_eMLCDlDA/s1600/DSC00028.JPG
    paintdude258, Jul 31, 2012
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  2. paintdude258 Member

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    anyone?
    paintdude258, Aug 4, 2012
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  3. rambo47 Contributor

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    A legit repair would probably cost as much as a replacement phone. I'd say just bin it, or part it out and eBay stuff like the screen, housing, etc.
    rambo47, Aug 4, 2012
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  4. Hondamaker Genius

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    Well, since you don't seem to have anything to lose, I would try to repair or re-solder it.
    Hondamaker, Aug 4, 2012
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  5. Ltzguy Zealot

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    Take a pic of the part you need. If its removable, I have a busted ip4 for parts. Pm me
    Ltzguy, Aug 5, 2012
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