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3. Insert the WLAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector.
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4. Press the other end of the WLAN card down on the system board.
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5. Replace the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board.
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6. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the WLAN
card supported by your computer.
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7. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket).
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8. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module).
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9. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
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10. Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see Replacing the Speakers).
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11. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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12. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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13. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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14. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
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Connectors on the Mini-Card
Antenna Cable Color Scheme
WLAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WLAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)
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white
black
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
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.