Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement

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Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

23

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

in this guide, we will be showing you how to remove and replace the Wireless Mini-Card.

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    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin. . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer".

    • Close the display, and turn the computer over.

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    • Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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    • Slide and lift the base cover off the computer base.

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    • Align the tabs on the NEW base cover with the slots on the computer base and slide the base cover into place.

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    • Replace the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

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    • Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.

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    • Using the battery cable, lift the battery and release it from the tabs on the computer base.

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    • Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

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    • Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

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    • Align the tabs on the NEW battery with the slots on the computer base.

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    • Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base.

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    • Replace the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.

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    • Connect the battery cable to the system-board connector.

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    • Remove the screw that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board.

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    • Slide and remove the wireless-mini card from the system-board connector.

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    • Align the notch on the NEW wireless mini-card with the tab on the system-board connector.

    • CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the wireless 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 wireless mini-card and on the system-board connector, and realign the wireless mini-card.

    • CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, never place cables under the wireless mini-card.

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    • Insert the wireless mini-card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.

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    • Press the other end of the wireless mini-card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board.

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    • Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the wireless mini-card.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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