Asus ZenFone 2 Antenna Replacement

Locate the release tab on the back cover.

• Use a fingernail to gently pry the cover at the indicated location.
• Slide your finger along the edges to release the cover.

Remove the thirteen JIS 00 black screws and the single silver screw from the back using a JIS size 00 screwdriver.

• The black screws are 2.8 mm in length.
• The silver screw is 5.5 mm in length.
• For the screw next to the camera and flash, remove any covering sticker with your screwdriver tip before proceeding.

Insert a plastic opening tool under the inner phone backing.

• Lift the backing away from the device, working along two strips of double-sided tape.

Locate and take note of the speaker's position.

• Remove the inner back panel to access the speaker unit.
• The speaker should come out easily once the back panel is removed.

Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry up both ends of the antenna.

• Carefully remove the antenna wire from the plastic keepers along the side.
• Mark their position for reassembly later.
• Lift the cable from underneath, as shown, to avoid bending it out of shape.

Be careful not to bend or damage the antenna connections.