Starlink technology offers a stow function that allows the antenna to return to its default position.
This tool is useful for sending the antenna to Starlink for repairs, troubleshooting, or relocating it to a different location. In any case, it’s very likely that at some point, you’ll need to use this feature.
Manually Stowing a Damaged Starlink Antenna
If the previous methods don’t work because the antenna is damaged, you can still manually stow it.
If you’re going to send the antenna to Starlink for repair or replacement, you can force it into the stow position for shipping.
Step 1 – Remove the antenna from the mount and disconnect the Starlink cable.
Step 2 – Place the antenna face down on a flat surface.
Step 3 – Slowly apply pressure to the mast of the antenna, pushing it down into the stow position.
You may hear some clicks or grinding noises. These are just the electric motors and gears being forced to rotate. As long as you move slowly and don’t try to push the mast too far, you won’t break anything.
Now that you know how to manually stow a damaged Starlink antenna, have you ever had to do this? Do you prefer using the app or the manual method? Share your experience in the comments.