I have a dual 2.0 G5 (rev A, I think) that requires a supplied external antenna on the tower to receive airport signal. Something went askew with this antenna about two months ago. I've tried a million things before I figured out that it was the antenna that was causing my issues. The little wire inside the antenna that connects to the antenna port had become bent. I went to the Apple Store, but they didn't have an external G5 antenna in stock and said they would have to special order one for me, only if I had my computer examined by a "Genius" first. I tried Fidgeting with the antenna, which worked for a while, but I kept on losing signal more frequently as time progressed. Eventually I began using gaffer's tape (think fabric-like black duct dape) to hold the antenna firmly in place, but this only worked temporarily. Again, my signal was not being picked up today so I tried a million things. I tried using a toothpick to re-bend the internal anttena back in to place. The toothpicks kept on breaking so I tried using a fabric pin, which failed to work. Finally, I just tried sticking the little pin in the airport antenna hole on my G5 and much to my suprise *voila* it worked! Who would have thought?!? Now I don't have to worry about this stupid airport problem or waste time anymore! Just thought I would share. Feel free to flame if I'm being an absolute n00b.
