Service Manual
Replacing the antenna 
modules
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.
Procedure
1  Align and slide the tabs on the antenna modules in the slots on the 
chassis.
2  Align the screw holes on the antenna modules with the screws hole on the 
chassis.
3  Replace the screws that secure the antenna modules to the chassis.
4  Route the antenna cable through the routing guides on the chassis and 
power-button module.
5  Route the antenna cable through the cable-routing hole on the chassis.
Post-requisites
1  Replace the wireless card.
2  Replace the video-card fan.
3  Replace the top cover.
4  Replace the base cover.
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