How To: Install the C-5695-V2 Touch Kiosk WiFi Module

Overview

This guide will go over the process of replacing the WiFi Module on a Touch Kiosk mainboard; specifically, the C-5695-V2 WiFi Adapter in a compatible Touch Kiosk.

Required Parts & Tools

Part ID	Description	Image
C-5695-V2	WIFI Adapter: Build: TK
C-5697-V2	Antenna Cable - Build: TK
C-5698-V2	WIFI Antenna - Build: TK

• Precision phillips-head screwdrivers or bits w/ driver (PH00, PH0 and PH1, preferably).

• Pliers or socket to remove antenna cable.

• Access to the interior of the Touch Kiosk.

• A static-free flat surface to place the Touch Kiosk mainboard onto.

 Instructions

1. Shutdown the Touch Kiosk:

   1. Unlock the front door of the Touch Kiosk and slide out the Kiosk tray.

   2. Using either a Manager's Card, or the Maintenance Button on the Power Controller behind the touchscreen on the left-side, access the Service Menus.

   3. Navigate to Maintenance Menu >> Shutdown/Reboot >> Shutdown Computer.

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2. Once the shutdown sequence completes, which can be identified on whether the power indicator light (green) on the mainboard above the Ethernet ports are off:

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   Locate the power supply unit on the back side of the Kiosk tray.

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   ^{Tray slid out of drawer, for reference.}

3. Switch Power Supply to the OFF position and unplug the power cable.

4. Note where all outstanding connecting points are on the Touch Kiosk mainboard and disconnect each section accordingly (in no particular order):

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   • Mainboard power cable.

   • Touchscreen power cable.

   • Touchscreen LVDS cable.

   • Power controller ribbon cable.

   • USB cables.

5. Carefully unscrew the four (4) phillips mounting screws and retrieve the mainboard from the mounting frame.

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   1. The previous WiFi antenna will need to be disconnected on removal.

   2. If the system was a TK1 retrofit, you may also need to retrieve any spacers used that may fall out of place once the screws are removed.

6. Setting the mainboard on a flat, static-free clean surface heatsink-down, unscrew the previous WiFi adapter from its mounted C-5696 bracket.

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   Once unscrewed, the adapter will be raised.

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   Gently slide out the old adapter.

7. Gently slide in the new C-5695-V2 WiFi adapter from the same angle until firmly in place and secure down to the mounting bracket with the existing mounting screws.

8. Connect the C-5697-V2 antenna cable into the AUX port labeled with a white arrow.

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9. Re-mount the mainboard to the Touch Kiosk frame with its appropriate mounting screws (and spacers if any), having the opposite end of the antenna cable aside and accessible to attach to the top of the frame.

10. Reconnect the above mentioned cables to their respective ports.

11. Reconnect power to the kiosk and flip the power switch into the ON (I) position.

12. Once rebooted, verify the WiFi adapter is being detected in the Diagnostics Menu:

    1. Using either a Manager's Card, or the Maintenance Button on the Power Controller behind the touchscreen on the left-side, access the Service Menus.

    2. Navigate to Diagnostic Menu >> Start Diagnostics.

    3. WiFi connectivity status should appear in its own information section on the left side of the Diagnostics page.
       
       

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