mikew Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I purchased the new right angle antennas for the Nano and they don't seem to connect properly. The SMA connectors are bottoming out on hte plastic shell of the nano, causing the antennas to be very loose. I'm pretty sure they center pin of the SMA is not making contact in it's socket. I was thinking of removing the shell and enlarging the hole in the plastic shell so the connector could seat properly, is there a guide or a video that shows where the clips are so I can non-destructively open the nano? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_a_User Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) i had the same they connect but arnt "locked" in place, I read elsewhere on forum that it requires a small modification like you suggest. I popped open the case (starting at the empty SD slot if i remember) using tweezers and small flat jewlers screwdriver. Pulled out the pcb then re-assembled the case without nano inside and used a 8mm drill bit by hand. it barely took any material away before the connector slips inside. My antennas now lock into what angle I want. original post Edited August 30, 2016 by Just_a_User link to original post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 That's exactly the operation I intend to do. Thanks for the opening tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houdini77 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I had the exact same problem. I first finger tightened them down and observed as you all did, that these do not 'locl' and the antenna rotates very freely. Then I simply used my leatherman pliers to tighten them down ~1 full turn Past finger tight. (I was hoping I would not crack the case nor strip the threads.) All worked fine. Antennas are very tight now. Although removing them, if I need too, will require that leatherman again :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Drilled out the holes last night, everything fits nice and tight like it should now. I used a 5/16" drill, it removed a very small amount of material and worked perfectly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebkinne Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 The antennas are "floppy" by design / default. I am aware that it seems counter intuitive, but we got them because of the slimmer form factor to fit into the cases - where the floppy-ness doesn't matter. If you are drilling out holes, or over-tightening connectors, you might damage something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotlgw Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 3 hours ago, Sebkinne said: The antennas are "floppy" by design / default. Understood. My concern was that if I have it out and not in the case it is difficult to handle (plug in, unplug, fondle, etc) without touching the antennae. As a total newb, was unter the impression that touching a powered antenna would have some profoundly adverse effect. If this is correct I would leave them off until I re-case it. If this is wrong and you tell me I am a Trottel I will put them back on :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.