Removing the antennas
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. 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.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
4 Remove the wireless card.
5 Remove the base cover.
6 Remove the rear-I/O bracket.
7 Remove the speakers.
Procedure
1 Note the routing of the antenna cables, and remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the display-assembly base.
2 Remove the two screws (M2x2.5) that secure the antenna modules (2) to the middle frame.
3 Peel and lift the antenna modules (2) from the display-assembly base.
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