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Align the Wi-Fi module's gold contacts and notch with the socket on the Mainboard.
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Insert the Wi-Fi module into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.
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Hold the Wi-Fi module down with your finger.
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Position the white antenna cable connector over the left Wi-Fi module's coaxial socket.
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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.
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Repeat the procedure with the black antenna cable.
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Slide the clear plastic cover on the module and align its screw with the screw hole cutout.
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Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the captive T5 Torx screw securing Wi-Fi module.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for help.
