Replacing A Wlan Card - Dell Vostro 2510 Service Manual

7. Rotate each antenna cable until it is positioned away from the WLAN card and then pull gently on the cable to
disconnect it.
1 antenna cables (2)
3 system board connector

Replacing a WLAN Card

NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card
and on the system board, and realign the card.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WLAN card, never place cables under the card.
This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure
1. Insert the WLAN card connector into the system board connector at a 45- degree angle.
2. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card that you are installing.
If the WLAN card has two triangles on the label (white and black), connect the white antenna cable to the connector
labeled "main" (white triangle), and connect the black antenna cable to the connector labeled "aux" (black triangle).
If the WLAN card has three triangles on the label (white, black, and gray), connect the white antenna cable to the white
triangle, connect the black antenna cable to the black triangle, and connect the gray antenna cable to the gray triangle.
3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the WLAN card.
4. Replace the tape that secures the two antenna cables on top of the WLAN card.
5. Replace the hard drive compartment cover.
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2 WLAN card
Removing a WLAN Card.