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Dell 3500 specifications Replacing the WLAN Card

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Replacing the WLAN Card

6. Pull the WLAN card away from its connector on the system board and remove it from the computer.

Replacing the WLAN Card

To replace the WLAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Dell 3500 specifications Replacing the WLAN Card, To replace the WLAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Audio BoardRemoving the Audio Board 10. Lift the audio board up and away from the computer To replace the audio board, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Audio Board3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer 2. Remove the batteryBase Cover Removing the Base CoverTo replace the base cover, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Base Cover4. Slide the other battery release latch to the unlock position BatteryRemoving the Battery 3. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock positionReplacing the Battery 5. Slide the battery and remove it from the computerTo replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order System Setup Options System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensMain Advanced System ConfigurationMain AdvancedSecurity BootPower Management WirelessDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Bluetooth CardRemoving the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth CardCamera Removing the CameraDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the CameraDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery 4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board6. Lift up the coin-cell battery and remove it from the computer Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryLED Error Codes DiagnosticsBattery Status Lights Battery Charge and HealthFLASH-ON-FLASH OFF-FLASH-OFF ON-FLASH-ON OFF-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-OFF OFF-ON-OFF FLASH-FLASH-ONBack to Contents Page Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Page 16. Lift the display assembly up and away from the computer Replacing the Display Assembly ExpressCard Cage Removing the ExpressCard CageDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 12. Lift the ExpressCard cage up and away from the computer Replacing the ExpressCard Cage 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer ExpressCardRemoving the ExpressCard 2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computerTo replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the ExpressCardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 5. Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the center of the computerHard Drive Removing the Hard Drive6. Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order 8. Remove the hard-drive adapter from the hard-drive assemblyReplacing the Hard Drive 9. Lift the hard-drive bracket up and away from the hard drivePage Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Removing the Heat Sink and Fan AssemblyDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly IO Board Removing the IO BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual To replace the IO board, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the IO Board15. Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board 16. Remove the IO board from the computer5. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard 3. Flip the computer over with the right side facing up6. Carefully open the clip to release the keyboard cable To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the KeyboardDisplay Bezel Removing the Display BezelDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Display Bezel Display Panel Removing the Display PanelDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Display Panel 15. Remove the hinges and brackets from the display panelBack to Contents Page 4. Push apart the memory retention clips to release the memory module 5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system boardMemory Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules 3. Slide the memory card out of the computer Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card 2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computerTo replace the memory card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Memory CardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive 4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computerReplacing the Optical Drive Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest 6. Remove the rubber feet at the bottom of the computer9. Remove the keyboard 8. Flip the computer over with the right side facing upPage Page Page Page Replacing the Palm Rest 20. Lift the palm rest up and away from the computerTo replace the palm rest, perform the above steps in reverse order Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Removing and Replacing PartsProcessor Removing the ProcessorDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the ProcessorPower-Button Board Removing the Power-Button BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 11. Disconnect the power-button cable from the power-button board 12. Lift the power-button board up and away from the computer Replacing the Power-Button Board4. Slide the SIM card out of the computer Subscriber Identity Module SIM CardRemoving the SIM Card 3. Press in on the SIM card to release it from the computerTo replace the SIM card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the SIM CardSpeaker Removing the SpeakerDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 11. Release the speaker cables from their routings on the palm rest 13. Lift the speakers up and away from the palm rest 12. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the palm restTo replace the speaker, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the SpeakerMemory SpecificationsSystem Information ProcessorDrives Ports and ConnectorsBattery ExpressCardAC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Back to Contents Page System Board Removing the System BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the System Board 15. Gently lift the system board up and away from the computerTo replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order 5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board Wireless Local Area Network WLAN CardRemoving the WLAN Card 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN cardTo replace the WLAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the WLAN CardRecommended Tools Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer In Windows VistaIn Windows XP Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off 5. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system board Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN CardRemoving the WWAN Card 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN cardTo replace the WWAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the WWAN Card