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Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Close the Display: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  2. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 2, image 2 of 2

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

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  3. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Slide and Lift the Base Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

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

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  4. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Align the Tabs: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  5. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

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  7. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery Cable: step 7, image 1 of 1
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  8. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

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

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  10. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Using the Battery Cable: step 9, image 1 of 1

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

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  11. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 10, image 1 of 1

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

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  12. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, The Power Button: step 11, image 1 of 1

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

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    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

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  14. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Align the Tabs: step 13, image 1 of 1

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

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  15. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 14, image 1 of 1

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

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  16. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 15, image 1 of 1

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

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  17. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Connect the Battery Cable: step 16, image 1 of 1

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

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  18. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Disconnect the Antenna Cables: step 17, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Disconnect the Antenna Cables: step 17, image 2 of 2
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  19. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 18, image 1 of 1

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

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  20. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Remove the Wireless-Mini Card: step 19, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Remove the Wireless-Mini Card: step 19, image 2 of 2

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

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  21. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Align the Notch: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  22. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Inserting the Wireless Mini-Card: step 21, image 1 of 1

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

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  23. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Securing the Wireless Mini-Card: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  24. Dell Alienware 14 Wireless Mini-Card Replacement, Connect the Antenna Cables: step 23, image 1 of 1

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

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Conclusion

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

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