Installing The Antennas - Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the four screws (M2x2) that secure the right antenna to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x2) that secure the left antenna to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Note the routing of the antenna cables along the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Peel off the tapes that secure the antenna cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Remove the antenna cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Lift the left and the right antenna, along with its cables, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the antennas

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the antennas and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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