Alienware M18X R2 owner manual Replacing the Wireless

50	Replacing the Wireless
	Mini-Card

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Align the notch on the wireless Mini-Card with the tab on the system-board connector.

CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the wireless Mini-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 wireless Mini-Card and on the system board, and realign the wireless Mini-Card.

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

2Insert the wireless Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.

3Press the other end of the wireless Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screws that secure the wireless Mini-Card to the system board.

4Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the wireless Mini-Card.

The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the wireless Mini- Card supported by your computer.

Connectors on the wireless	Antenna Cable Color
Mini-Card	Scheme
WLAN + Bluetooth (2 or 3 cables)
Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)	white
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black	black
triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black	grey
triangle)

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