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Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 8. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the wireless
mini-card connector.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the wireless mini-card into place.
If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel
resistance, check the connectors on the wireless mini-card and on the
system board, and realign the wireless mini-card.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, never place cables under
the wireless mini-card.
2 Insert the wireless mini-card connector at a 45-degree angle into the wireless
mini-card connector.
3 Press the other end of the wireless mini-card down into the slot on the system board
and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board.
4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini-card.
The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless
mini-card supported by your computer.
Connectors on the wireless mini-card Antenna Cable Color Scheme
WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables)
Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) white
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) black
Postrequisites
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 22.
2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in "Replacing the Base Cover" on
page 14.
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