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OptiPlex 5000 Micro Service Manual

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Installing SMA antenna (Location 3)

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of SMA antenna and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

NOTE:To upgrade to SMA antenna, the internal antenna Location 3 is required to be removed.
Installing SMA antenna (Location 3)

Steps

  1. Remove the fillers on the side cover.
  2. Tilt the SMA antenna assembly. Align and place the antenna bracket on the system board.
  3. Insert the SMA antenna assembly in the back view opening.
  4. Align the screw hole on the SMA antenna assembly with the screw hole on the back view.
  5. Replace the screw (M3x3) that secures the SMA antenna assembly to the chassis.
  6. Route the antenna-cables through the routing guides on the chassis.

Next steps

  1. Install the wireless card.
  2. Install the side cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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