Dell FX160 manual Removing the Wireless Card, Replacing the Wireless Card

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Wireless Card

Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160/160 Service Manual

Removing the Wireless Card

Replacing the Wireless Card

Removing the Wireless Card

1.Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the hard drive bracket assembly, if installed (Removing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly).

3.Pull back the metal tab until the wireless card pops up at a 45-degree angle.

1	wireless card	2	metal tab

4.Pull the wireless card out of the system board connector.

5.Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.

Replacing the Wireless Card

1.Connect the white antenna cable to the connector marked with the white triangle, and connect the black antenna cable to the connector labeled with a black triangle.

2.Insert the wireless card into the WLAN connector on the system board at a 45-degree angle.

3.Press the card downward until the metal clip snaps into place.

1	antenna wires	2	tab and metal mesh sleeve

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Contents Model DC01T September 2008 Rev. A00 Replacing the Antenna AntennaRemoving the Antenna Page Before Working on Your Computer Working on Your ComputerRecommended Tools After Working on Your Computer Replacing the Cable Guide Cable GuideRemoving the Cable Guide Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Computer Cover CoversRemoving the Computer Cover Removing the Side Cover Replacing the Side CoverPeg Peg retainer Side cover hooks Side cover hook slots2 Finding Information Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Hard Drive Assembly OptionalRemoving the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Fan Replacing the Hard Drive FanReplacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Processor Heatsink AssemblyRemoving the Processor Heatsink Assembly Page Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Obtaining AssistanceAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comBefore You Call Contacting DellReplacing the I/O Board BoardRemoving the I/O Board Cable guide metal tab Metal clip Replacing a Memory Module MemoryRemoving a Memory Module Page Replacing the Nvram Module Nvram ModuleRemoving the Nvram Module Back to Contents Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Page Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverUndoing the Last System Restore Windows Vista Only Re-imaging Operating Systems Installed on NvramStarting System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemBefore you Begin User Accounts and PasswordsReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Click Start → Control PanelClick Control Panel → User Accounts Click Administrative Tools → UserManagerClick User Accounts Replacing the Computer Stand Computer StandRemoving the Computer Stand Removing the System Board Assembly System Board AssemblySystem Board Connectors Replacing the System Board Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Bios Setup Utility Screens System SetupEntering the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility OptionsSetup Lock Boot SequenceSelect Specific Boot Device Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Click Save this program to disk, and then click OK Clearing Cmos SettingsFlashing the Bios Back to Contents Back to Contents Diagnostic Lights TroubleshootingPower Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During PostCode Description Suggested Resolution Repetitive Short beeps Beep CodesReplace the battery see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery System MessagesStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterPage Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionDrive Problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Tab FunctionHard drive problems Optical drive problems optional, externalProblems writing to an optical drive Adjust the Windows volume controlClick Properties→ Tools→ Check Now Mail and Internet ProblemsError Messages Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove ProgramsComputer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse Network ProblemsPower Problems Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Printer ProblemsVerify that the printer is recognized by Windows Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ PrinterNo sound from speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphones Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights Dell Technical Update Service Check the monitor power light Screen is blank Screen is difficult to readPage Enabling Selective USB Use the Onboard Devices screen to enable Selective USBSelective USB Replacing the Wireless Card Wireless CardRemoving the Wireless Card