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Framework Desktop Antenna Removal

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    1. Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Reroute the power button cable: step 1, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Reroute the power button cable: step 1, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Reroute the power button cable: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Pull the power button cable out of its rubber clips on the chassis.

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    2. Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Reroute the antenna cables: step 2, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Reroute the antenna cables: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Push the antenna cables out of the metal hook in the chassis.

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    3. Framework Desktop Antenna Removal: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the black antenna cable out of the plastic clip in the chassis.

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    4. Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Peel off the copper film: step 4, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Peel off the copper film: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use your fingers to peel the left antenna's copper film off the chassis.

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    5. Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Remove the left antenna screws: step 5, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Remove the left antenna screws: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the left antenna.

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    6. Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Remove the left antenna: step 6, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Remove the left antenna: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the left antenna out of the chassis and remove it.

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    7. Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Peel off the copper film: step 7, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Peel off the copper film: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use your fingers to peel the right antenna's copper film off the chassis.

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    8. Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Remove the right antenna screws: step 8, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Remove the right antenna screws: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the right antenna.

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    9. Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Remove the right antenna: step 9, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Remove the right antenna: step 9, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Antenna Removal, Remove the right antenna: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Lift the right antenna out of the chassis, making sure to thread the cable through the slot.

      • Remove the antenna.

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Conclusion

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

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