Replacing The Wireless Mini-Card; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 3521 Owner's Manual

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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, ensure that no cables are
placed under the wireless mini-card.
1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the
system-board connector.
2 Insert the wireless mini-card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on
the system board.
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 schemes for the wireless
mini-card supported by your computer.
Connectors on the wireless mini-card
WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables)
Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle)
Antenna cable color schemes
white
black
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