Replacing the wireless card, Procedure, Postrequisites – Dell Inspiron M731R (5735, Late 2013) User Manual

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Replacing the Wireless Card |

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Replacing the Wireless Card

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that

shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your
Computer" on page 9
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at

dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless card, make sure that no cables are

placed under the wireless card.

1

Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card connector.

2

Insert the wireless card at an angle into the wireless-card connector.

3

Press the other end of the wireless card down and replace the screw that secures
the wireless card to the system board.

4

Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.

The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless card

supported by your computer.

Postrequisites

1

Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 32.

2

Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19.

3

Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21.

4

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

Connectors on the wireless card

Antenna cable color schemes

WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables)

Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)

Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle)

white

black

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