The last time I did this, I got a cheap version of a gooseneck hobby light that has a magnifying lens and a ring of LED lights around the lens; and a cheap set of forceps -- actual surgical tools -- to put each connector into place, under magnification. Seems crazy, and should not be necessary, but it helped.
I've done loads of these in a previous job, installing wan cards, the card comes with a tool. It looks like a pair of tweezers, but grips on to the circular head of the antenna. I should have taken one when I left, as I can't find another anywhere. Even thought abought buying a 4g wan, just to get the tool.
I'm a PC Tech by day and these little wires are always the most frustrating thing to reconnect, but now I know a little push up, with a woop, and there it is. Thank you for this!
@@eserieb8014 I wouldn't, from the looks of it the center pin is the conductor and it appears to be isolated from the outside of the connector, so you might actually short the connector if you try soldering it.
Thank you so much for the tip on how to connect them. I kept pushing the connectors down, but they wouldn't snap into place. It was driving me nuts :).
Not the video I was looking for but this helps,because last time I took apart my computer,I couldn't figure out why those stupid things wouldn't go back on,so thank you
Sir. I want you know that this video is immensely helpful. But, for those who are like me, fat fingered, instead of thinking 'push up', think about forcing them on with slight leverage. Use some tiny grabbers. Once you place the cup on the socket, angle the wire upwards. Hold the cup down with the grabbers while you push the wire down. You'll hear a soft click in place.
I am still confused, ready to throw a perfectly good laptop against a wall. What is push, up??? How is that pushing up, can someone clearly describe the motion required to attach these things? I don't see him pushing up at all.
@@Saturnin-sm7od Imagine there is a hook on a wall, like for hanging a hat or coat. You have a thick rope with a loop on the end. You would tilt the loop towards the hook, then let the rope fall and hang. Those are the motions I'm referring to in the first comment. You don't snap the cup onto the socket like a button on a jacket. You slip it over like a button up shirt. When the guy says 'push up', he's doing the same thing as I suggested in the first comment, but backwards.
@@MrTehNoms Thank you for taking the time to explain this to me. I will give it another shot, I just ordered one of those magnifying arms that you can position in such a way that all is magnified and still have both hands free. One of the issues with me is that I was holding a magnifying glass in one hand and trying to do this with the other hand, so i had a lot going against me. This will help tremendously, and I will put your advice towards my next attempt at this. I think I know what you are saying, but until I actually get success, I am not 100 percent certain, will do so in the next 3 days or so, and reply if it works out for me. I keep thinking my connector is bent or damaged and it will not do what you ask of it, but i admit that my instinct is always to press down like a button, so i will try the new technique and see if that works. Again, thank you for your time to respond all the best to you and family these holidays.
@@Saturnin-sm7od Good luck. When I was trying this myself, I was building a computer. I tried for 10 min straight to physically smash it down on the connector. Imagine my suprise when I slip it on after changing my intention
Got a used computer which had bad wifi speeds. Turned out the antenna cables were loose, and checking with a magnifying lens I found the little sockets and the cable tips were damaged as if someone tried to force them in. Had to replace the card and the antennas and still took me about 20 minutes with magnifying glasses to hook the cables in. What a troublesome design.
Thanks. Referenced this a few times. Just put a new wifi card in my laptop. Was having trouble with the connectors. Need to remember. Get them seated then press up like you said. Cheers!
Update: I'm so smart. I just had the thought I could practice putting the buggers back on with the MB I've got rather than waiting for the new MB to get here. So I did. Having Brainflyinc's tip thoughts in my head I succeeded rather handily in under a minute. Oooowah. Now I'm not dreading installing the new MB when it gets here so much. Thanx, thanx, thanx Brainflyinc. Just having some knowledge of how the buggers snap on made all the difference in the world. I'd kiss you if I could Brainfly but I can't so I shan't. Uh, that's probably a good thing. ;-) Initial post: Nothing more difficult than getting those buggers back on and now they are making the connections even smaller. I do appreciate the tip here. I have been pushing down instead of up or across as you demonstrated so this will give me a better thought process on how they snap on. The other problem I have with the laptop I'm currently working with is the card is hidden mostly under the board, but for the connectors, and is in a really precariously small space. Oh well, when I get the replacement MB I'll just have to ready myself for the task. #$%#$@@%# and like that.... LOL
This cable removal technique shown in this video SHOULD NOT be followed. It shows lifting the wire back of the connector. This puts uneven torque on the connector. Instead, use the same tool but get as close to the connector as possible and right under it if you can. This will pry it off straight up which is much better and will avoid damage to the connectors.
I gave up on the wifi antenna connectors after near 30 mins of utter frustration. My eyes aren't good, and even with prescription glasses it was all blurry. Ended up taking it to a local phone repairer who got both antennas on for me. Whoever made this connection method should be shot.
I've been building systems since the x286 days and this is the dumbest engineering "design" in the history of computing. Even after knowing the secret, struggle for an hour and still can't pop that sucker back on. Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
Years later this is still a major hassle. If someone invents a tool that makes this easier, I'd buy it in a hearbeat.
The last time I did this, I got a cheap version of a gooseneck hobby light that has a magnifying lens and a ring of LED lights around the lens; and a cheap set of forceps -- actual surgical tools -- to put each connector into place, under magnification. Seems crazy, and should not be necessary, but it helped.
If there is one such tool, that dude in the video is already holding it. I would pray for better fucking cable design
@@danmagoo hhh
I've done loads of these in a previous job, installing wan cards, the card comes with a tool. It looks like a pair of tweezers, but grips on to the circular head of the antenna. I should have taken one when I left, as I can't find another anywhere. Even thought abought buying a 4g wan, just to get the tool.
I'm a PC Tech by day and these little wires are always the most frustrating thing to reconnect, but now I know a little push up, with a woop, and there it is. Thank you for this!
Same I hate these things
I'm wondering if it's possible to solder the wires on the wlan card
@@eserieb8014 I wouldn't, from the looks of it the center pin is the conductor and it appears to be isolated from the outside of the connector, so you might actually short the connector if you try soldering it.
How are those cables called and where can I buy them please
@@naaz3h41 Internal Wifi Antennae cable, could be MHF4 , U.FL/IPEX, but check with the MFG of the laptop.
This video is a live saver. It's pretty simple, but really help me fix my laptop. EFF THE WARRANTY!
Thank you so much for the tip on how to connect them. I kept pushing the connectors down, but they wouldn't snap into place. It was driving me nuts :).
your little forward whoop solves a problem I have battled with for years - these little connectors are a pain but your tip makes it easier.
Thank you so much! Trying to get them cables plugged in was such a big pain, but I got it now thanks to you.
after 43 minutes of pure hell i was finally able to connect these damn things… thank you
Holy shit that's so helpful, the angle and push up. I'm a licensed technician and I still have trouble with this shit. THANK YOU
TYSM. This video is still helpful in 2023. I always had a pain of reassembling these antenna connectors.
You're a life saver man!
Not the video I was looking for but this helps,because last time I took apart my computer,I couldn't figure out why those stupid things wouldn't go back on,so thank you
Wow thanks man 😮. Been searching for this
I can’t thank you enough man you just saved me so much turmoil
I got one in took about 10 seconds and I been trying to connect the other for over an hour and it will not go in
Same here. How did you manage to plug that?
Sometimes you have to talk to it and get it in the mood...
Sir. I want you know that this video is immensely helpful.
But, for those who are like me, fat fingered, instead of thinking 'push up', think about forcing them on with slight leverage. Use some tiny grabbers. Once you place the cup on the socket, angle the wire upwards. Hold the cup down with the grabbers while you push the wire down. You'll hear a soft click in place.
Thank you, ive been stuck on it until i read your comment!
I am still confused, ready to throw a perfectly good laptop against a wall. What is push, up??? How is that pushing up, can someone clearly describe the motion required to attach these things? I don't see him pushing up at all.
@@Saturnin-sm7od Imagine there is a hook on a wall, like for hanging a hat or coat. You have a thick rope with a loop on the end.
You would tilt the loop towards the hook, then let the rope fall and hang.
Those are the motions I'm referring to in the first comment. You don't snap the cup onto the socket like a button on a jacket. You slip it over like a button up shirt.
When the guy says 'push up', he's doing the same thing as I suggested in the first comment, but backwards.
@@MrTehNoms Thank you for taking the time to explain this to me. I will give it another shot, I just ordered one of those magnifying arms that you can position in such a way that all is magnified and still have both hands free. One of the issues with me is that I was holding a magnifying glass in one hand and trying to do this with the other hand, so i had a lot going against me. This will help tremendously, and I will put your advice towards my next attempt at this. I think I know what you are saying, but until I actually get success, I am not 100 percent certain, will do so in the next 3 days or so, and reply if it works out for me. I keep thinking my connector is bent or damaged and it will not do what you ask of it, but i admit that my instinct is always to press down like a button, so i will try the new technique and see if that works. Again, thank you for your time to respond all the best to you and family these holidays.
@@Saturnin-sm7od Good luck. When I was trying this myself, I was building a computer. I tried for 10 min straight to physically smash it down on the connector. Imagine my suprise when I slip it on after changing my intention
useful, much appreciate it !!!
Got a used computer which had bad wifi speeds. Turned out the antenna cables were loose, and checking with a magnifying lens I found the little sockets and the cable tips were damaged as if someone tried to force them in. Had to replace the card and the antennas and still took me about 20 minutes with magnifying glasses to hook the cables in. What a troublesome design.
Bro wtf u re legit my lifesaver tysm I wish the best for u ur top is the best tip I had in my life
Thanks. Referenced this a few times. Just put a new wifi card in my laptop. Was having trouble with the connectors. Need to remember. Get them seated then press up like you said. Cheers!
Thank you helped me a lot subscribed
Update: I'm so smart. I just had the thought I could practice putting the buggers back on with the MB I've got rather than waiting for the new MB to get here. So I did. Having Brainflyinc's tip thoughts in my head I succeeded rather handily in under a minute. Oooowah. Now I'm not dreading installing the new MB when it gets here so much. Thanx, thanx, thanx Brainflyinc. Just having some knowledge of how the buggers snap on made all the difference in the world. I'd kiss you if I could Brainfly but I can't so I shan't. Uh, that's probably a good thing. ;-)
Initial post: Nothing more difficult than getting those buggers back on and now they are making the connections even smaller. I do appreciate the tip here. I have been pushing down instead of up or across as you demonstrated so this will give me a better thought process on how they snap on. The other problem I have with the laptop I'm currently working with is the card is hidden mostly under the board, but for the connectors, and is in a really precariously small space. Oh well, when I get the replacement MB I'll just have to ready myself for the task. #$%#$@@%# and like that.... LOL
This cable removal technique shown in this video SHOULD NOT be followed. It shows lifting the wire back of the connector. This puts uneven torque on the connector. Instead, use the same tool but get as close to the connector as possible and right under it if you can. This will pry it off straight up which is much better and will avoid damage to the connectors.
Been doing it incorrectly and the antenna finally came right off of the PCB. This video should help me avoid that happening again! Thanks!
Short and to the point. Thank you.
Thank you so much, you saved us quite a bit of money!
Have a long and healthy life.
Yh it helped so much tysm!!!!
Thanks for helping me whoop on some pesky cables. WHOOP!
Ooooop!
Bro thanks this helped a lot
i unplugged it while my laptop was still on. now the laptop wont turn on no matter what what do i do?
Vídeo sensacional mano, você ajudou um brasileirinho 😎😂
Thanks dude!
I broke the golden connector on the card. How can I fix it?
Thanks a ton man!
man how has this tech not improved a decade later talk about annoying
Omg thanks we have to push up
I gave up on the wifi antenna connectors after near 30 mins of utter frustration. My eyes aren't good, and even with prescription glasses it was all blurry. Ended up taking it to a local phone repairer who got both antennas on for me.
Whoever made this connection method should be shot.
I neee to go whoop instead of down ???
if the aux cable is damaged , can i weld the cable direct to the pin?
Does this fix the screen light problem?
I don’t have the antennas why is this so hard 😢
Thanks it helped
Very helpful
One is black, and one is white, does the color connection matter?
Yes, One is master, other is a slave.
@@montyi8 racist
@@treymason530 it's a joke
@@montyi8 he Hehehe computers are rasict
I've been building systems since the x286 days and this is the dumbest engineering "design" in the history of computing.
Even after knowing the secret, struggle for an hour and still can't pop that sucker back on. Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
Woop Woop!
My doesn’t want to stay on I guess I took it off the wrong way. Can I glue it back in maybe with hot glue to keep it stationary ?
Did you ever figure it out? About to buy some electrical tape and call it a night
@@kyshawntv6285 yup that’s what I did, made sure it was stretched and tight , did the trick 👍
@@dee1251 LOL I’m trying to learn about computers and i hope this is the hardest part. Smart moves though!
Could this card be used in a desktop pc
If your PC had a mini PCI port (which it probably doesn't).
You can use an adapter though.
fyi. I now say "Whoop" when connecting the antenna's
Thanks much..
I can't put them on and I'm losing my mind :((
life saver
Mine has a white thing blocking it
Woop, woop
Not working
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Thank you for the explanation. I was struggling for the last hour to put the cables on my new motherboard. ❤