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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Dell™Vostro™1710
Service Manual
Removing a WLAN Card
Replacing a WLAN Card
Your computer supports a WLAN card. If you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Removing a WLAN Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Turn the computer upside down.
3. Loosen the eight screws that secure the memory cover. (See Removing a Memory Module for an illustration of the memory cover.)
4. Remove the memory cover and set it aside.
5. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the WLAN card.
6. Slide the WLAN card at a 45-degree angle out of its connector.
7. Rotate each antenna cable until it is positioned away from the WLAN card and then pull gently on the cable to disconnect it.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
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M2 x 3-mm screw (1)
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WLAN card
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antenna cables (2)