Alienware M11X R3, P06T003 service manual Wireless Mini-Cards, Removing the Mini-Cards

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Wireless Mini-Card(s)

Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual

Removing the Mini-Card(s)

Replacing the Mini-Card(s)

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.

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

Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots:

•One full Mini-Card slot — for WWAN

•One half Mini-Card slot — for WLAN

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.

Removing the Mini-Card(s)

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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

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

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

1screw 2 antenna cables (2)

3Mini-Card

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

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

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Contents Regulatory model P06T series Regulatory type P06T003 Replacing the Battery Pack Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Back to Contents Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerContacting Alienware Main Menu System SetupConfiguring the System Setup Security Menu Wireless MenuAdvanced Menu Boot Menu Exit MenuReplacing the Base Cover Base CoverRemoving the Base Cover Replacing the Bluetooth Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Bluetooth Card Back to Contents Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Click Select Model Flashing the BiosClick Enter a Service Tag Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Back to Contents Replacing the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover Board Removing the I/O BoardReplacing the I/O Board Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Status Light Board Removing the Status Light BoardReplacing the Status Light Board Replacing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System Wireless Mini-Cards Removing the Mini-CardsReplacing the Mini-Cards Wlan 2 antenna cablesPalm Rest Assembly Removing the Palm Rest AssemblyReplacing the Palm Rest Assembly Back to Contents Replacing the Power Button Board Power Button BoardRemoving the Power Button Board Back to Contents Replacing the Speakers SpeakersRemoving the Speakers System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios
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