Dell 1011 manual Replacing the Mini-Card, Wlan 2 antenna cables

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CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).

Replacing the Mini-Card

1. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packing.

CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.

2.Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled WLAN and so on.

3.Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the slot on the system board and replace the two screws that secure the card to the system board connector.

4.Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each Mini- Card supported by your computer.

Connectors on the Mini-Card

Antenna Cable Color Scheme

WWAN (2 antenna cables)

 

Main WWAN (white triangle)

white with gray stripe

Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle)

black with gray stripe

 

 

WLAN (2 antenna cables)

 

Main WLAN (white triangle)

white

Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)

black

 

 

5.Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.

6.Replace and tighten the captive screw that secures the mini door to the base of the computer.

7.Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).

8.Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.

NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide.

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Contents Page Removing the AC Adapter Connector AC Adapter ConnectorReplacing the AC Adapter Connector Back to Contents Removing the Power/Battery Status Light Board Power/Battery Status Light BoardReplacing the Power/Battery Status Light Board Back to Contents Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the Bios in UbuntuSelect Places Documents Removing the Bluetooth Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Bluetooth Card Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Removing the Camera CameraReplacing the Camera Page Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyDisplay Display Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel Display Panel CableRemoving the Display Panel Cable Replacing the Display Panel Cable Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Removing the Memory Module MemoryReplacing the Memory Module Click System Administration System Monitor Wireless Mini-Cards Installing the SIMCommunication Cards Subscriber Identity ModuleRemoving the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card Wlan 2 antenna cablesRemoving the Palm Rest Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Palm Rest Bracket Removing the Palm Rest BracketReplacing the Palm Rest Bracket Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Removing the Power Button Board Power Button BoardReplacing the Power Button Board Back to Contents Removing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Battery Removing the Speakers SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery System Board Removing the System BoardEntering the Service Tag in the Bios Replacing the System BoardRemoving the USB and SIM Card Board USB and SIM Card BoardReplacing the USB and SIM Card Board Back to Contents
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