Alienware M17X service manual Replacing the Mini-Cards, Wpan

Replacing the Mini-Card(s)

1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6.

2.Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.

CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

3.Insert the Mini-Card(s) at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled WLAN and so on.

4.Press the other end of the Mini-Card(s) down into the slot on the system board until it clicks into place.

5.Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card(s) you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Card supported by your computer.

Connectors on the Mini-Card	Antenna Cable Color Scheme
WLAN (2 or 3 antenna cables):
Main WLAN (white triangle)	white
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)	black
MIMO WLAN (gray triangle)	gray
(optional)
WPAN (one antenna cable):
WPAN	blue

CHAPTER 16: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S)

7.Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.

8.Replace the palm rest (see “Replacing the Palm Rest” on page 44).

9.Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 11).

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.

10. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required.

NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.

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