How can I fix the antenna on my iPhone 6 Plus?

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How can I fix the antenna on my iPhone 6 Plus?

My WiFi and Bluetooth haven't been working for a few days. So I took my iPhone 6 Plus, version 9.2 into the Apple Store where they told me the antenna is broken, and it's non-repairable. I can only replace my phone. And since it's 2 months passed warranty, it would cost $320. There are so many things with my phone that are only functional with WiFi enabled. And my bluetooth won't connect to my Apple Watch now, rendering its capabilities greatly diminished. Is there a way to fix the antenna? I went to the support page, and got an email sent to me with a blue button to click on, but the button isn't an active link. I replied to that email for help, but the response told me that it's not an email account that's monitored.

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9.2

Posted on Feb 1, 2016 6:10 AM

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Sep 8, 2017 1:07 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

Actually, I replace every version of the iPhones screens... I've been doing it for quite some time, and you can remove and or replace the antenna while you're in there, it's actually a lot easier than it seems, and if you were not able to replace them... why would they sell replacement antennas for every IPhone? It's totally doable, and you're about to go out and buy a new device anyway... what's it gonna hurt if you Mess up and can't get it to work again? Worst case scnerio, you buy the new phone like you had already anticipated doing...

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ChrisJ4203

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Sep 8, 2017 2:44 PM in response to Josephb1231987

Because Apple does not consider the iPhone as a user serviceable device. And Apple does not sell parts, so anything you purchase is not OEM, but some counterfeit replacement part or salvaged. It also voids any support from Apple, so if the phone no longer works, you have not alternative but to junk it. I would much rather purchase an out of warranty replacement device from Apple and get a warranty with it. And it costs less than a new device.

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ChrisJ4203

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Feb 1, 2016 6:22 AM in response to mattmo88

The only way to take care of the phone is as Apple has instructed you, to replace the device. The out of warranty replacement cost is much less than a new device, and the device comes with a 90 day warranty. Attempts by 3rd party repair to get into the phone and repair will result in Apple's refusal to support the device any longer. Plus, Apple does not sell parts, so parts used are generally sub-standard, which means the device could fail again at any time. You are best to purchase the out of warranty replacement.

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