Dell Studio Hybrid - Replacing the WLAN Card; Removing the WLAN Card; Installing the WLAN Card

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 Replacing Cards
Dell™StudioHybridServiceManual
Removing the WLAN Card
Installing the WLAN Card
Removing the Blu-ray Decode Acceleration Card
Installing the Blu-ray Decode Acceleration Card
Removing the Riser Card
Installing the Riser Card
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YourDell™computerprovidesslotsforthefollowingcards:
l WLAN card
l Blu-ray decode acceleration card
l Riser card
Removing the WLAN Card
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1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive cage (see Removing the Drive Cage).
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4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card and release the WLAN card by removing the screw that secures the card to the system board.
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5. Lift the WLAN card out of its system board connector.
Installing the WLAN Card
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1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin.
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2. Insert the WLAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector labeled "MINI_CARD2."
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3. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are installing.The WLAN card has two triangles on the label (white and black):
l Connect the white antenna cable to the connector labeled "main" (white triangle).
l Connect the black antenna cable to the connector labeled "aux" (black triangle).
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4. Tighten the screw to fasten the card in place.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Use of excessive force may damage the connectors.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WLAN card, ensure that there are no cables under the card.