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 Wireless Mini-Card

AlienwareM18xServiceManual

Removing the Mini-Card

Replacing the Mini-Card

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If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.

Your computer supports one half-Mini Card slot for WLAN.

Removing the Mini-Card

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).

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3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).

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4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.

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5. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.

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6. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the system board.

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: 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.

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the

computer.

NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell or Alienware.

NOTE: Dependingontheconfigurationofthecomputerwhenitwassold,theMini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed.

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antenna cables (2)

Mini-Card