Framework Laptop 16 Antenna Removal

ID: 199812

Description:

Steps:

1. Use your fingers to guide the black antenna cable out of its clips on the bottom left corner of the Top Cover.

2. Repeat the previous step for the clips along the left edge of the Top Cover until the cable is completely free.

3. Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the 2.4 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing the left antenna.

4. Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to peel up a corner of the left antenna's copper film until you can grip it with your fingers.

5. Use your fingers to peel the copper film off the Top Cover.

6. Use your fingers to slide the left antenna out of its slot in the Top Cover and remove it.

7. Use your fingers to guide the white antenna cable out of its clips on the bottom right corner of the Top Cover.

8. Repeat the previous step for the clips along the right edge of the Top Cover until the cable is completely free.

9. Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the 2.4 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing the right antenna.

10. Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to peel up a corner of the right antenna's copper film until you can grip it with your fingers.

11. Use your fingers to peel the copper film off the Top Cover.

12. Use your fingers to slide the right antenna out of its slot in the Top Cover and remove it.