Motorola A840 - Cell Phone - CDMA2000 1X, Service Manual, Page: 30 / 56

32 June 07, 2004 6809485A78-O
Disassembly A840
Removing and Replacing the Antenna
1. Remove the battery cover, and battery as described in the proceures.
2. By hand, rotate the antenna base counterclockwise, as indicated by the red
arrows until loose.
3. When the antenna threads are completely disengaged, slide the antenna out
of the housing. See Figure 12.
4. To replace, insert the threaded end of the antenna carefully into the housing
and, after ensuring the threads are properly engaged, rotate clockwise. Tighten
firmly by hand.
5. Replace the battery, and battery cover as desicribed in the procedures.
040545o
Figure 12. Removing the Antenna
G
Ensure antenna threads are properly engaged before tightening to prevent damage
to the antenna or housing.
1
2