Dell Inspiron 13z (N311z, Mid 2011) User Manual

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Wireless Mini-Card

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CAUTION:

Use firm and even pressure to slide the Mini-Card into place. If you

use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

CAUTION:

The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel

resistance, check the connectors on the Mini-Card and on the system board, and
realign the Mini-Card.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the

Mini-Card.

3 Insert the Mini-Card connector 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 down into the slot on the system

board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system

board.

5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are

installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for

each Mini-Card supported by your computer.

6 Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
7 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly"

on page 32.

8 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 27.
9 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16.

10 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
11 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more

information, see Me and My Dell on support.dell.com/manuals.

NOTE:

If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you

must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.

Connectors on the WLAN Card

Antenna Cable Color Scheme

Main WLAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)

white
black

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