Service Manual

Disconnecting the wireless antenna cables

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After

working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: The wireless card is integrated into the system board and can not be removed.

Topics:

• Prerequisites

• Procedure

Prerequisites

1. Remove the base cover.

2. Remove the battery.

Procedure

1. Remove the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board.

2. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card.

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.

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