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Framework Desktop Antenna Installation

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    1. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Place the right antenna: step 1, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Place the right antenna: step 1, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Place the right antenna: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • The replacement antennas look similar. The right antenna has a short, black antenna cable.

      • Place the replacement right antenna into its slot on the chassis, making sure to thread the cable through the slot.

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    2. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Install the right antenna screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Install the right antenna screws: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to install the two 4.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the right antenna.

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    3. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Remove the adhesive liner: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Remove the adhesive liner: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the liner from the back of your replacement right antenna.

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    4. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Adhere the right antenna: step 4, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Adhere the right antenna: step 4, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Adhere the right antenna: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Press the right antenna's copper film onto the chassis and adhere it.

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    5. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Place the left antenna: step 5, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Place the left antenna: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • The left antenna has a long, black antenna cable with a white tip.

      • Place the replacement left antenna into its slot on the chassis.

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    6. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Install the left antenna screws: step 6, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Install the left antenna screws: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to install the two 4.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the left antenna.

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    7. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Remove the adhesive liner: step 7, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Remove the adhesive liner: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the liner from the back of your replacement left antenna.

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    8. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Adhere the left antenna: step 8, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Adhere the left antenna: step 8, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Adhere the left antenna: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Press the left antenna's copper film onto the chassis and adhere it.

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    9. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Reroute the antenna cables: step 9, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Reroute the antenna cables: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Press the black antenna cable into the plastic clip in the chassis.

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    10. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation: step 10, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the antenna cables into their metal hook in the chassis.

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    11. Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Reroute the power button cable: step 11, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Installation, Reroute the power button cable: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Push the power button cable into its rubber clips on the chassis.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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