2.2 Connecting the Modem to the Development Kit
For convenience, the NL-SWNDK ships pre-assembled with the modem already mated
to the baseboard, and with the U.FL antenna connectors attached to the modem.
However, the instructions below explain how to install the modem into the baseboard:
1. Gather the following material that come with the kit:
a. Skywire Nano Development Kit PCB
b. Skywire Nano Cellular Modem
c. Mounting Screw(s)
d. Hex Key Tool
It is also strongly recommended to use a U.FL removal tool in order to prevent damage
to the modem's U.FL connectors when unmating the connectors. The following part is a
suitable tool for this purpose:
2. Before connecting, ensure that the Skywire Nano is properly oriented with respect
to the baseboard. See the image below for reference:
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