Antennas - Dell Alienware x16 R1 Service Manual

Antennas

Removing the antennas
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the wireless card.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the antennas and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the four screws (M1.6x3) that secures the left and right antennas to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Peel the tape that secures the antenna cables to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Lift the left and right antennas, along with the antenna 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 process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the wireless card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Before working inside your computer.