Identifier
GUID-94E88AEC-6F12-4B0E-AA6A-B28D8E200225
Status
Released
Replacing the wireless card
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Identifier
GUID-77B661B9-8A04-4DE2-9B54-BF5055720A27
Status
Released
Procedure
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the wireless card, do not place any cables under it.
1
Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.
The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card that is supported by your computer.
Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme
Connectors on the wireless card
Antenna-cable color
Main (white triangle)
White
Auxiliary (black triangle)
Black
2
Slide and replace the wireless-card bracket on the wireless-card.
3
Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot and insert the wireless card at an angle into the wireless-
card slot.
4
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card and the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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Replacing the wireless card
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 3480
Page 8: ...Flea power release 138 8 Contents ...
Page 21: ...Replacing the base cover 21 ...
Page 23: ...Removing the battery 23 ...
Page 31: ...Removing the wireless card 31 ...
Page 35: ...Removing the coin cell battery 35 ...
Page 39: ...Removing the fan 39 ...
Page 43: ...Removing the heat sink 43 ...
Page 52: ...52 Removing the hard drive ...
Page 57: ...Removing the touchpad 57 ...
Page 61: ...Removing the speakers 61 ...
Page 65: ...Removing the I O board 65 ...
Page 69: ...5 Lift the palm rest and keyboard assembly at an angle Removing the display assembly 69 ...
Page 72: ...72 Removing the display assembly ...
Page 76: ...76 Removing the power button board ...
Page 81: ...Removing the system board 81 ...
Page 87: ...Removing the power button with fingerprint reader 87 ...
Page 91: ...Removing the power adapter port 91 ...
Page 95: ...Removing the palm rest and keyboard assembly 95 ...
Page 100: ...100 Removing the display bezel ...
Page 104: ...104 Removing the camera ...
Page 113: ...Removing the display hinges 113 ...
Page 117: ...Removing the display cable 117 ...
Page 121: ...Removing the display back cover and antenna assembly 121 ...