Dell Inspiron 14z N411z: Wireless Mini-Card

Wireless Mini-Card: Dell Inspiron 14z N411z

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Wireless Mini-Card

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,

see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your

computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by

your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist

grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a

connector on your computer.

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery

(see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer.

CAUTION: When the mini-card is not in the computer, store it in protective

antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for mini-cards from

sources other than Dell.

Your computer has one half mini-card slot that supports a Wi-Fi+WiMax or

Wi-Fi+Bluetooth combo card.

NOTE: If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer, the card is already

installed.

Removing the Mini-Card

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

2

Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.

3

Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15.

4

Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical

Drive" on page 23.

5

Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31.

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6

Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly"

on page 35.

7

Lift the securing latches and disconnect the USB-board cable from the

connectors on the USB board and the system board, and then remove the

USB-board cable. See "Removing the USB Board" on page 61.

8

Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the connectors on the mini-

card.

9

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

1 mini-card 2 screw

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Lift the mini-card out of the connector on the system board.

Replacing the Mini-Card

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

NOTE: Your computer can support either one Wi-Fi+WiMax mini-card or one

Wi-Fi+Bluetooth combo card at a time.

2

Remove the replacement mini-card from its packaging.

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2

1

CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the 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 mini-card and on the system board, and

realign the mini-card.

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

card.

3

Insert the mini-card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on

the system board.

4

Press the other end of the mini-card down and replace the screw that

secures the mini-card to the system board.

5

Connect the antenna cables to the mini-card as follows:

Connect the white cable to the connector with the white triangle.

Connect the black cable to the connector with the black triangle.

6

Secure any unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.

7

Slide the USB-board cable into the connectors on the USB board and the

system board, and press down the securing latches. See "Replacing the

USB Board" on page 63.

8

Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly"

on page 38.

9

Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33.

10

Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical

Drive" on page 25.

11

Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16.

12

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.

13

Install the drivers and utilities for your mini-card as required. For more

information, see

Me and My Dell

on

support.dell.com/manuals

.

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