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Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation

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    1. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Remove the adhesive liner: step 1, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Remove the adhesive liner: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the liner from the back of your replacement right antenna.

      • The right antenna has a white cable and has an R printed on its front.

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    2. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the right antenna: step 2, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the right antenna: step 2, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the right antenna: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingers to slide the right antenna into its slot on the Top Cover and press it into its alignment peg.

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    3. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the right antenna screw: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the right antenna screw: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • While keeping the antenna pressed into place, use your Framework Screwdriver to install the 2.4 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing the right antenna.

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    4. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 4, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 4, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to press the copper film onto the Top Cover and adhere it.

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    5. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Reroute the white cable: step 5, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Reroute the white cable: step 5, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Reroute the white cable: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or your fingers, to press the white antenna cable into its clips at the top right corner of the Top Cover.

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    6. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 6, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 6, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Repeat the previous step for the clips along the right edge of the Top Cover.

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    7. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Remove the adhesive liner: step 7, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Remove the adhesive liner: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the liner from the back of your replacement left antenna.

      • The left antenna has a black cable and has an L printed on its front.

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    8. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the left antenna: step 8, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the left antenna: step 8, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the left antenna: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingers to slide the left antenna into its slot on the Top Cover and press it into its alignment peg.

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    9. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the left antenna screw: step 9, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Install the left antenna screw: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • While keeping the antenna pressed into place, use your Framework Screwdriver to install the 2.4 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing the left antenna.

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    10. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 10, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 10, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to press the copper film onto the Top Cover and adhere it.

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    11. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Reroute the black cable: step 11, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Reroute the black cable: step 11, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation, Reroute the black cable: step 11, image 3 of 3
      • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or your fingers, to press the black antenna cable into its clips at the top left corner of the Top Cover.

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    12. Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 12, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 12, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Installation: step 12, image 3 of 3
      • Repeat the previous step for the clips along the left edge of the Top Cover.

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Conclusion

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

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