OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 Owner's Manual

Installing the external SMA antenna module

About this task

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

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the fixed PCIe blanking plate from the chassis.
   NOTE:This step is applicable only when the external SMA antenna module is being installed for the first time.

   NOTE:To remove the fixed PCIe blanking plate, insert a flat-head screwdriver in the hole of the cover, push the blanking plate to release it, and then lift the blanking plate off the chassis.

   NOTE:Ensure to keep the PCIe blanking plate safe for future use.
2. Lift the pull tab on the PCIe door outwards to open the PCIe door.
3. Remove the PCIe blanking plate from the slots on the chassis.
   NOTE:This step is applicable only when the external SMA antenna module is not being installed for the first time.

   NOTE:Ensure to keep the PCIe blanking plate safe for future use.
4. Align the notch on the external SMA antenna module with the tab on the PCIe card connector (SLOT4) on the system board.
5. Gently press down on the external SMA antenna module to connect it to the PCIe card connector on the system board.
6. Close the PCIe door and press it gently until it clicks in place on the chassis, to secure the external SMA antenna module.
7. Open the retention clip, route the external SMA antenna-module cables through the retention clip and close the clip to secure the cables.