Issues with Nexus 5 GSM antenna. Help!

[xxjoStaxx]

So I noticed a couple months ago on my Nexus 5 that the GSM antenna (the black one on the right side) was detached from the part that snaps onto the motherboard. So I soldered it to reattach it, now I got a Straight Talk card for it, a new sim, and I only have LTE at my house when I'm outside, but once I come in the house, my service is spotty af. My question is, is the solder screwing with the service? Should I melt it off and just rest the antenna wire in the clip part, or is it something else causing this? Plz help, someone!!

 

[Rukbat]

My question is, is the solder screwing with the service?

It shouldn't be (one antenna has nothing to do with the other), but if you were a little sloppy, it could be.

Should I melt it off and just rest the antenna wire in the clip part, or is it something else causing this? Plz help, someone!!

I don't think you should fool with it any more - or you could break something else. Either leave it or bring it to a really good (by reputation) repair shop.

 

[xxjoStaxx]

Thanks guys. I'm gonna buy replacement antennas from Amazon for like $6, if that doesn't fix it, idfk what's going on with this phone. Any ideas as to what else it could be?