Dell 960 manual Internal Wireless Card Removal

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NOTICE: When routing the wireless card cable through the chassis, avoid making sharp bends. This can cause signal degradation.

6.Route the wireless card cable through the cable guides on the top of the heatsink assembly, along the cable bundle for the front panel wiring, and through the cable clip on the side of the power supply.

7.Remove the plug on the back panel where the external connector for the Wi-FI antenna is installed.

8.Position the external antenna connector at the end of the wireless card cable in the antenna connector opening in the back panel so that the retaining tabs on the connector faceplate pass through the opening, and the bent end of the connector faceplate is pointed away from the power supply.

9.Slide the connector sideways along the back panel slightly so that the retaining tabs on the connector faceplate hold the connector to the back panel.

10.Connect the Wi-Fi external antenna to the wireless card cable connector.

11.Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer.

12.Restart your computer. Setup the wireless device software as needed to support your wireless network.

Internal Wireless Card - Removal

To remove an internal wireless card do the following:

1.Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.

2.Disconnect the Wi-Fi external antenna from the connector on the back of the computer.

3.Disengage the Wi-Fi external antenna connector from the chassis by sliding it along the back panel toward the power supply, then withdrawing it from the opening.

4.Remove the wireless card cable from its routing path.

5.Grasp the wireless card assembly at the ends, press down the card retention clasp release and lift the card to unplug it from the system board wireless card connector. Remove the wireless card assembly from the chassis.

6.Close the opening for the Wi-Fi external antenna connector with the plug provided for the computer. Contact Dell for a replacement plug if none is available.

7.Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer.

Installing a Second External Serial Port

If adding an external serial port using a serial connector mounted on a slot filler bracket, connect the internal cable of the connector to the internal serial port connector on the system board (see System Board Components).

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Contents Page Replacing the Battery BatteryPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Contacting Dell Inside View of Your Computer Desktop ComputerDesktop Computer PCI and PCIe Cards Installing a PCI CardCards Page Page Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage Page Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card Cage Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your ComputerPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Internal Wireless Card Installation Installing a Second External Serial Port Internal Wireless Card RemovalResetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchSave your Bios settings and exit system setup Replacing the Desktop Computer Cover Desktop Computer CoverRemoving the Desktop Computer Cover ALERT! Cover was previously removed Processor Removing the Heatsink AssemblyReplacing the Heatsink Assembly Removing the Processor Installing the ProcessorPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Remove and Replace the Fan and Shroud Assembly Drives General Installation Guidelines for Sata DevicesConnecting Drive Cables Data Interface ConnectorsRemoving Drive Bay Inserts Power Cable ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Drive Bay InsertsRemoving an Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing Drive Bay Inserts Installing an Optical Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy DriveFloppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card ReaderHard Drive Removing the Primary Hard Drive Replacing the Primary Hard Drive Page Removing the Secondary Hard Drive Page Installing a Secondary Hard Drive Page Page Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Removing the I/O Assembly AssemblyReplacing the I/O Assembly Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyDC Power Connector P1 DC Power ConnectorsDC Power Connector P5 and P6 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connector P4 Removing an Internal Speaker Installing an Internal SpeakerInternal Speaker Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer DIMM4 System Board ComponentsDDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory ConfigurationsInstalling Memory Removing Memory Mini Tower Computer Installing a PCI or PCIe Card Page Removing a PCI or PCIe Card FPerform the procedure After Working on Your ComputerInternal Wireless Card Installation Internal Wireless Card Removal Chassis Intrusion Switch Save your Bios settings and exit system setup Replacing the Mini Tower Computer Cover Mini Tower Computer CoverRemoving the Mini Tower Computer Cover ALERT! Cover was previously removed Processor Removing the Processor FPerform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer Remove the Fan AssemblyReplacing the Fan Assembly Drives Removing a Hard Drive Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer Page Replacing a Hard Drive Page Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Replace the Drive Bezel Remove the Drive BezelRemoving the Floppy Drive Replacing or Installing the Floppy DriveFPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Removing the Media Card Reader Installing the Media Card ReaderOptical Drive Replacing or Installing an Optical Drive FPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Assembly O assembly Securing screw O assembly cable connectors Replace the Bezel Remove the BezelPage Power Supply V12P0DIG White +3.3 VDC Orange +3.3VDC/SE 12 VDC Blue DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P8, and P9Internal Speaker Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer System Board Components Cards Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Removing a PCI Card PCIe and DVI Cards Installing a PCIe x16 Card or DVI CardRemoving a PCIe x16 Card or DVI Card Internal wireless card is an optional device Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer Internal Wireless Card Removal Chassis Intrusion Switch Back to Contents Replacing the Small Form Factor Computer Cover Small Form Factor Computer CoverRemoving the Small Form Factor Computer Cover ALERT! Cover was previously removed Processor Installing the Processor Page Remove and Replace the Fan and Shroud Assembly Page `Drives Data interface cable connector Sata interface connector Removing the Hard Drive and Shroud Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Page Replacing the Hard Drive and Shroud Assembly Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Replacing or Installing a Media Card Reader Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Replacing the Bezel Remove the BezelAssembly Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Power Supply VCC +5 Red Thermal Sensor P5 DC Power Connector P6 DC Power Connector P3+5VDC Internal Speaker Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer Fancpu Small Form Factor Computer Small Form Factor Computer Desktop System Board Screws Mini Tower System Board ScrewsSmall Form Factor System Board Screws Mini Tower Computer Back to Contents Tips Using the Hardware TroubleshooterPower Problems Steady Amber Steady Blue Program stops responding Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upProgram crashes repeatedly Dell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsOther software problems Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Before Working on Your Computer Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer After Working on Your Computer
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