Replacing the wireless card
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot.
2. Insert the wireless card at an angle into the connector.
3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless card to the chassis.
4. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.
A label at the tip of the antenna cables indicates the color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer.
Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme
Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable sticker color
Auxiliary (1) Black
Main (2) White
Post-requisites
1. If you have multiple graphics cards, replace the graphics card. See “
Replacing multiple graphics cards”.
2. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3. Replace the stability foot.
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