Replacing The Wireless Mini-Card; Procedure; Postrequisites - Dell Alienware 14 Owner's Manual

Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card

WARNING:
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer,
follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see
the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the system-board
connector.
CAUTION:
into place.
If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION:
you feel resistance, check the connectors on the wireless mini-card
and on the system-board connector, and realign the wireless
mini-card.
CAUTION:
cables under the wireless mini-card.
2 Insert the wireless mini-card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.
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 connectors on the wireless mini-card.
The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless
mini-card supported by your computer.
Connectors on the wireless mini-card
WLAN and Bluetooth (2 cables)
Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle)

Postrequisites

1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
Use firm and even pressure to slide the wireless mini-card
The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If
To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, never place
Antenna-Cable Color Scheme
white
black
Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
29
|