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| 3 | +--- |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +# Radxa Metal Case for Cubie A5E |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +**The Radxa Metal Case 7364** is an ultra-compact mini case specifically designed for the Cubie A5E single-board computer, providing a perfect fit for the Cubie A5E. |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +While ensuring durability and efficient heat dissipation, it also features an extremely compact design, lightweight portability, and meets industrial-grade thermal requirements, making it ideal for edge computing and other space-constrained applications. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +Empower your Cubie A5E to achieve great things in small spaces! |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +# Key Features |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +- **Custom-fit for CUBIE A5E** - Precise cutouts and structural design ensure perfect compatibility with all interfaces and expansion capabilities. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +- **Extremely Compact Design** - Case dimensions approximately 73 mm \* 64 mm \* 30mm, lightweight and portable, about the size of a palm, perfect for deployment in tight spaces. |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +- **Industrial-grade Thermal Solution** - All-metal body with 3D cooling fins, operates with zero fan noise. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +- **PoE-ready (module not included)** - Supports 802.3af/at standards, providing both power and network connectivity through a single cable. |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +- **Triple Wireless Expansion** - Features 3 x SMA interfaces, supporting WiFi / Bluetooth / Cellular module expansion (additional expansion board required). |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +## Installation Guide |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +### Package Contents |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +- Heatsink × 1 |
| 30 | +- Right side cover × 1 |
| 31 | +- Left side cover × 1 |
| 32 | +- Bottom cover × 1 |
| 33 | +- Thermal pad × 1 |
| 34 | +- Antenna port plugs × 3 |
| 35 | +- KM2\*4\*3.5 mm screws × 4 |
| 36 | +- Mounting standoffs |
| 37 | + - M2\*7 mm standoffs × 4 (for securing mainboard when using PoE HAT) |
| 38 | + - M2\*8 mm standoffs × 4 (for securing PoE HAT) |
| 39 | + - M2\*16.6 mm standoffs × 4 (for securing mainboard without PoE HAT) |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 42 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-0.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 43 | +</div> |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +| No. | Item | Qty | No. | Item | Qty | |
| 46 | +| --- | ------------------ | --- | --- | --------------------- | --- | |
| 47 | +| ① | Heatsink | 1 | ⑥ | KM2\*4\*3.5 mm screws | 4 | |
| 48 | +| ② | Bottom cover | 1 | ⑦ | Left side cover | 1 | |
| 49 | +| ③ | Right side cover | 1 | ⑧ | M2\*16.6 mm standoffs | 4 | |
| 50 | +| ④ | Thermal pad | 1 | ⑨ | M2\*7 mm standoffs | 4 | |
| 51 | +| ⑤ | Antenna port plugs | 3 | ⑩ | M2\*8 mm standoffs | 4 | |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +### Without PoE HAT |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +#### Step 1: Install Thermal Pad |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +- Apply the thermal pad to the SoC location on the back of the mainboard |
| 58 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 59 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-1.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 60 | +</div> |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +#### Step 2: Position Mainboard |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +- Align the heatsink's side cutouts with the mainboard's ports (USB, HDMI, etc. should be exposed) |
| 65 | +- Gently place the mainboard onto the four raised positioning posts of the heatsink |
| 66 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 67 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-2.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 68 | +</div> |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +#### Step 3: Install Antennas |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +- Secure the antennas to the left side cover (do not install antenna rods yet) |
| 73 | +- Use antenna port plugs to cover any unused antenna ports to prevent dust and debris |
| 74 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 75 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-3.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 76 | +</div> |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +#### Step 4: Secure Right Side Cover |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +- Align the IPEX connectors vertically with the WiFi module interface on the mainboard and press down until you hear a "click" |
| 81 | +- Align the holes on the right side cover with the positioning holes on the heatsink |
| 82 | +- Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten two M2\*16.6 mm standoffs to secure the right side cover |
| 83 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 84 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-4.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 85 | +</div> |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +#### Step 5: Secure Left Side Cover |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +- Align the holes on the left side cover with the positioning holes on the heatsink |
| 90 | +- Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten two M2\*16.6 mm standoffs to secure the left side cover |
| 91 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 92 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-5.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 93 | +</div> |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +#### Step 6: Secure Bottom Cover |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +- Align the holes on the bottom cover with the mounting standoffs |
| 98 | +- Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten four KM2\*4\*3.5 mm screws in a crisscross pattern to secure the bottom cover |
| 99 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 100 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-6.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 101 | +</div> |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +#### Step 7: Install Antenna Rods |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +- Rotate the nuts on the antenna rods to secure them in place |
| 106 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 107 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-7.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 108 | +</div> |
| 109 | + |
| 110 | +### With PoE HAT |
| 111 | + |
| 112 | +:::tip |
| 113 | +PoE HAT must be purchased separately! |
| 114 | + |
| 115 | +Due to the compact size of the case, tools like a spudger may be needed to remove the PoE HAT. |
| 116 | +::: |
| 117 | + |
| 118 | +#### Step 1: Install Thermal Pad |
| 119 | + |
| 120 | +- Apply the thermal pad to the SoC location on the back of the mainboard |
| 121 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 122 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-8.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 123 | +</div> |
| 124 | + |
| 125 | +#### Step 2: Position Mainboard |
| 126 | + |
| 127 | +- Align the heatsink's side cutouts with the mainboard's ports (USB, HDMI, etc. should be exposed) |
| 128 | +- Gently place the mainboard onto the four raised positioning posts of the heatsink |
| 129 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 130 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-9.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 131 | +</div> |
| 132 | + |
| 133 | +#### Step 3: Install Antennas |
| 134 | + |
| 135 | +- Secure the antennas to the left side cover (do not install antenna rods yet) |
| 136 | +- Use antenna port plugs to cover any unused antenna ports to prevent dust and debris |
| 137 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 138 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-10.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 139 | +</div> |
| 140 | + |
| 141 | +#### Step 4: Secure Right Side Cover |
| 142 | + |
| 143 | +- Align the IPEX connectors vertically with the WiFi module interface on the mainboard and press down until you hear a "click" |
| 144 | +- Align the holes on the right side cover with the positioning holes on the heatsink |
| 145 | +- Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten two M2\*7 mm standoffs to secure the right side cover |
| 146 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 147 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-11.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 148 | +</div> |
| 149 | + |
| 150 | +#### Step 5: Secure Left Side Cover |
| 151 | + |
| 152 | +- Align the holes on the left side cover with the positioning holes on the heatsink |
| 153 | +- Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten two M2\*7 mm standoffs to secure the left side cover |
| 154 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 155 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-12.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 156 | +</div> |
| 157 | + |
| 158 | +#### Step 6: Install PoE HAT |
| 159 | + |
| 160 | +- Align the PoE HAT with the 40-pin GPIO header and PoE header |
| 161 | +- Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten four M2\*8 mm standoffs in a crisscross pattern to secure the PoE HAT |
| 162 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 163 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-13.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 164 | +</div> |
| 165 | + |
| 166 | +#### Step 7: Install Bottom Cover |
| 167 | + |
| 168 | +- Align the holes on the bottom cover with the mounting standoffs |
| 169 | +- Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten four KM2\*4\*3.5 mm screws in a crisscross pattern to secure the bottom cover |
| 170 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 171 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-14.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 172 | +</div> |
| 173 | + |
| 174 | +#### Step 8: Install Antenna Rods |
| 175 | + |
| 176 | +- Rotate the nuts on the antenna rods to secure them in place |
| 177 | +<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}> |
| 178 | + <img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-15.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} /> |
| 179 | +</div> |
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