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(iPhone4)Getting a clear back, want to remove the EMI shield. Will it hurt?

It must be there for a reason, otherwise they wouldn't put it in there. This is Apple, you have to remember.
 
Munky said:
Just what the title says. I just ordered the clear iPhone 4 back from iFixit and in the article it says it looks better without the EMI shield, and I agree, but they don't recommend it. What are the possible problems it could cause by removing it, or are they just being over cautious?

http://www.ifixit.com/blog/blog/2011/04/25/iphone-4-transparent-rear-panel/
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Contemplating the same. Subscribed. Plz post pics of safe shield removal and comment on fit/finish/ease of install. Thanks.
 
It's up to you on whether you want to remove it or not. I don't think anything will happen, but if something happen, hopefully you have warranty and know how to put the phone back together.
 
I have this back and like it, except for the fact that it's SLIGHTLY thicker than original. I was wondering the same thing about the sheilding though. How easy is it to get off and put back on. Obviously the back is extremely easy but curious about the shielding...
 
Your wifi connection will be limited to a few feet from the router without the shield as the top long screw is what makes contact with the antenna, there is a golden tip you can see near the hole of the long screw that needs to make contact with the upper edge, try it with a screw driver or paper click to see the difference in wifi signal.
 
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