Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
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 step 5 to step 18 in Replacing the System Board.
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.
8. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
9. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).
10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
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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.
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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