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Antenna Module

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

Removing the Antenna Module

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11.

2Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.

3Remove the rear-stand assembly. See "Removing the Rear-Stand Assembly" on page 35.

4Remove the VESA mount. See "Removing the VESA Mount" on page 37.

5Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 27.

6Remove the rear I/O cover. See "Removing the Rear I/O Cover" on page 39.

7Remove the side I/O cover. See "Removing the Side I/O Cover" on page 41.

8Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 53.

9Remove the middle frame. See "Removing the Middle Frame" on page 71.

10Follow instructions in step 8 to step 11 in "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page 75.

11Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card.

12Remove the four screws that secure the antenna modules to the chassis.

13Make a note of the antenna cable routing and release the antenna cable.

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Dell W03C owner manual Removing the Antenna Module