Dell Alienware M15x, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 11: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S)
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1 system board connector 3 antenna cables (2 or 3)
2 half Mini-Card 4 securing clips (2)
Remove the half Mini-Card from the system board connector. 10.
CAUTION: When the half Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in
protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see “Protecting
Against Electrostatic Discharge” in the safety information that shipped
with your computer.
Removing the Half Mini-Card
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6 .
Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 8 ).
Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3.
page 14 ).
Remove the hard drive (see “Removing the Hard Drive” on page 4. 17 ).
Remove the memory module(s) (see “Removing the Memory Module(s)” on 5.
page 2 1 ).
Remove the center control cover (see “Removing the Center Control Cover” 6.
on page 3 0).
Remove the keyboard (see “Removing the Keyboard” on page 7. 34 ).
Disconnect the antenna cables from the half Mini-Card. 8.
Push out the securing clips until the half Mini-Card pops up. 9.