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 WLAN Card
AdamoXPS™ServiceManual
Removing the WLAN Card
Replacing the WLAN Card
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Removing the WLAN Card
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery).
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3. Open the display (see Opening the Display).
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4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer base.
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6. Slide and lift the WLAN card out of the connector on the right daughter board.
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7. Turn the WLAN card over.
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8. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.
Replacing the WLAN Card
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the new WLAN card from its packaging.
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WARNING: 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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Computer Battery) before working inside
the computer.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
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screw
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antenna cables (2)
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WLAN card