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1 half Mini-Card 2 screws (2)
Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
CAUTION:
Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.
3. Insert the Mini-Card(s) connector at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled
WLAN and so on.
4. Press the other end of the Mini-Card(s) down into the slot on the system board and replace the screws (two on each Mini-Card) that secure the Mini-
Card(s) to the system board.
5. Turn the system board over.
6. Follow the instructions from
7. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each Mini-
Card supported by your computer.
Connectors on the Mini-Card
WWAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WWAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle)
WLAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WLAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)
TV tuner (1 antenna cable)
8. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
9. Replace the module cover (see
10. Replace the battery (see
Replacing the
11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
NOTE:
If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic
driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
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Replacing the System
Antenna Cable Color Scheme
white with gray stripe
black with gray stripe
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Replacing the Module
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Battery).
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