Wireless Mini-Card(S); Removing The Mini-Card(S) - Dell Alienware M14x Service Manual

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Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Alienware® M14x Service Manual
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell or Alienware.
If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots:
One full Mini-Card slot — for WWAN
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One half Mini-Card slot — for WLAN
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NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed.
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the base cover (see
3. Remove the battery pack (see
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
1 screw 2 antenna cables (2)
3 Mini-Card
5. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
6. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the system board.
Begin.
Removing the Base Cover).
Removing the Battery Pack).
Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the