Framework Laptop 12 Wi-Fi Card Installation - iFixit Repair Guide

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

Introduction

Wi-Fi card installation prereq guide

What you need

1. Step 1 Install the Wi-Fi card
  Hold the Wi-Fi card by its edges. Don't touch the gold contacts with your fingers. If you do, wipe the contacts with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove any finger oils.
  
  Align the Wi-Fi card's gold contacts and notch with the socket on the Mainboard.
  
  Insert the Wi-Fi card into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.
  
  The Wi-Fi card fits into the socket in one orientation. If it doesn't fit, try flipping the module.
  Edit
  
  Ask FixBot
  
  Add Comment
  
  1024
2. Step 2
  Hold the Wi-Fi card down with your finger.
  
  Position the black antenna cable connector over the left Wi-Fi card's coaxial socket.
  
  Tweezers can help position the connector.
  
  Use your finger to press the connector into place. You should feel a faint click, and the cable will stay attached to the socket by itself.
  
  These connectors are very delicate! If the connector doesn't feel like it's clicking in place, reposition the connector and try again.
  
  Repeat the procedure with the white antenna cable.
  Edit
  
  Ask FixBot
  
  Add Comment
  
  1024
4. Step 3
  Slide the Wi-Fi bracket over the top edge of the Wi-Fi card.
  Edit
  
  Ask FixBot
  
  Add Comment
  
  1024
5. Step 4
  Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the captive T5 Torx screw to secure the Wi-Fi card.
  Edit
  
  Ask FixBot
  
  Add Comment
  
  1024

Finish Line

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

Author

Arthur Shi

Member since: 01/03/18

350,908 Reputation

938 Guides authored

+52 more badges

0 Guide Comments

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 3

Past 30 Days: 9

All Time: 122