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Using with ROCK 5T

This guide provides installation instructions for the ROCK 5T with the Radxa Metal Case 1290.

Installation Guide​

Package List​

① : 1x Top Cover

② : 1x Bottom Cover

③ : 2x Rubber Antennas

④ : 5x Snap-in Plugs

⑤ : 4x CM2.5 * 6 mm Standoffs

⑥ : 4x CM2.5 * 4 mm Screws

⑦ : 9x KM2.5 * 4 mm Screws

⑧ : 2x Thermal Pads

⑨ : 1x Silicone Feet (contains 4 individual feet)

Step 1: Install Thermal Pads​

If using an M.2 NVMe SSD, apply the thermal pad to the surface of the SSD to enhance heat conduction and dissipation.

Step 2: Install Motherboard Standoffs​

Use 4 CM2.5 * 6 mm brass standoffs and 4 CM2.5 * 4 mm screws to secure the motherboard standoffs to the bottom cover.

Step 3: Install the Motherboard​

Gently place the motherboard onto the standoffs on the bottom cover and secure it using 4 KM2.5 * 4 mm screws.

Step 4: Secure the Antenna Mounts​

Install the antenna mounts into the antenna slots on the top cover.

Installation Note

You can choose which antenna mount interfaces to use. For unused antenna interfaces, use the snap-in plugs to prevent dust from entering.

Step 5: Connect the Antennas​

Align the antenna connectors vertically with the WiFi/BT module interfaces on the motherboard and press down until you hear a "click" sound, indicating they are properly connected.

Step 6: Secure the Top Cover​

Align the top cover with the bottom cover and secure it using 5 KM2.5 * 4 mm screws.

Step 7: Install the Rubber Antennas​

Attach the rubber antennas to the antenna mounts.

Step 8: Install the Rubber Feet​

Attach the 4 rubber feet to the designated positions on the bottom cover (they can be installed on the motherboard's screw holes).