Replacing the mini-card(s), 2 remove the new mini-card from its packaging, 6 if you are replacing the wimax/wwan mini-card – Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110, Early 2011) User Manual

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Wireless Mini-Card(s)

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Replacing the Mini-Card(s)

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
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.

CAUTION:

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

resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign
the card.

CAUTION:

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

3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board

connector.

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

the Mini-Cards supported by your computer.

6 If you are replacing the WiMax/WWAN Mini-Card:

Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 20).

7 If you are replacing the WLAN Mini-Card:

Connectors on the Mini-Card

Antenna Cable Color Scheme

WLAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WLAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)

white
black

WiMax/WWAN

(2 antenna cables)

Main WiMaX/WWAN (white

triangle)
Auxillary WiMaX/WWAN (black

triangle)

white with gray stripe
black with gray stripe

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