Quote Originally Posted by Geoff View Post
Not ever opening a HTC I can't say really, but as for something like an Iphone, which I have repaired a few thousand, no not possible. Not because of detail, size or shape, but due to the fact the body itself is an integral part of the phone, made of metal for a reason as it amplifies the aerial.
No, the old Desire is plastic body. The new HTC phones (the One and the new Desire) have a sealed metal body.

Though it might have the antenna (I believe it's both mobile and wifi) embedded into the back panel of the phone. My old Incredible S did.