Framework Laptop 16" Wi-Fi Card Installation

ID: 194931

Description:

Steps:

1. Hold the Wi-Fi module 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.
2. Align the Wi-Fi module's gold contacts and notch with the socket on the Mainboard.
3. Insert the Wi-Fi module into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.
4. The Wi-Fi module fits into the socket in one orientation. If it doesn't fit, try flipping the module.

5. Hold the Wi-Fi module down with your finger.
6. Position the white antenna cable connector over the left Wi-Fi module's coaxial socket.
7. If you're unsure which cable goes where, refer to the arrows on the Wi-Fi module for which color cable matches with its connector.
8. Tweezers can help position the connector.
9. 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.
10. These connectors are very delicate! If the connector doesn't feel like it's clicking in place, reposition the connector and try again.
11. Repeat the procedure with the black antenna cable.

12. Slide the clear plastic cover on the module and align its screw with the screw hole cutout.

13. Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the captive T5 Torx screw securing Wi-Fi module.