Dell Inspiron 17R 5737 - Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card

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Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your
Computer" 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
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, make sure that no cables
are placed under the wireless mini-card.
1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the mini-card connector.
2 Insert the wireless mini-card at a 45-degree angle into the mini-card connector.
3 Press the other end of the wireless mini-card down and replace the screw that
secures the wireless mini-card to the system board.
4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini-card.
The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless
mini-card supported by your computer.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19.
3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21.
4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
Connectors on the wireless mini-card Antenna cable color schemes
WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables)
Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle)
white
black
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