LG G1 WiFi Antenna Repair
Complete guide to LG G1 wifi antenna repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
WiFi Antenna Repair is one of the most common repairs for LG G1. This repair involves replacing the damaged connectivity component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement connectivity part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Turn the keyboard locking screw so that it is parallel to the space bar.
Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free.
Lift the keyboard out by pulling it up and away from you. Rest the keyboard, face down, on top of the track pad.
Step 2:
Pull the keyboard ribbon straight up from the logic board. Place the keyboard aside.
The connector may be tight. Gently rock the connector from side to side while pulling directly upward to free it. You can use this technique on many of the cards and cables you'll be disconnecting.
Make sure you have removed the laptop battery and CD/DVD modules from the expansion bays before proceeding.
Step 3:
Your laptop should look approximately like this.
Step 4:
Remove the two silver Phillips #1 screws that attach the heat shield to the internal metal framework.
Lift the heat shield up and pull it toward you.
Step 5:
Your laptop should look approximately like this.
Step 6:
Skip this step if your computer does not have an Airport card installed.
Firmly grasp the plastic tab attached to the Airport card and pull up and then to the right.
The Airport card is still attached to the antenna cable, so don't just yank it out of the slot.
Step 7:
Disconnect the antenna cable from the Airport card.
Step 8:
Pull the battery cable directly up from the logic board.
Remove the battery from its holder by pulling up and to the left.
Step 9:
Your laptop should look approximately like this.
Step 10:
Remove the long silver Phillips #1 screw from the heat sink.
Remove the two T8 Torx screws that attach the heat sink to the processor.
Step 11:
Lift the heat sink up from the left side and pull it out.
If you need to mount the heat sink back into the laptop, we have a [guide|744|thermal paste guide] that makes replacing the thermal compound easy.
Step 12:
Grasp the plastic tab on the processor's right side and pull it directly up.
Some processors may be missing the plastic pull tab. In this case, we suggest using a non-metal tool to gently pry up the processor. Slip the tool's thin edge under the front right corner of the processor and carefully pry it up.
Step 13:
Your laptop should look approximately like this.
Step 14:
Remove the black Torx screw from the right side of the modem.
Remove the small black plastic rectangle with four holes.
Step 15:
Use the tips of your fingers, a spudger, or a flat non-metal tool to get under the modem's edge and pry it up from its socket.
Step 16:
Disconnect the cable from the right side of the modem.
Step 17:
Grasp the orange cable at the left end of the hard drive and disconnect it from the logic board.
Try to grasp the cable on the plastic connector rather than on the flexible cable section.
Step 18:
Grasp the plastic tab and pull the hard drive up and to the left, making sure that the metal bracket doesn't catch on the black plastic casing.
Step 19:
Your laptop should look approximately like this.
Step 20:
Push the display back so that it lies flat.
Slip your index finger or a nylon tool under the clutch cover near the power button and pull gently upward until you feel it come free.
Repeat the previous step on the left side.
Step 21:
Lift the clutch cover up and off, rotating it toward yourself.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $36-$108)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($60-$180)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your LG G1 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 57 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new LG G1 generates 61 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 4 kg of CO₂. That's a 93% reduction in carbon emissions!
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