Dell XPS 14Z (L412z): Wireless Mini-Card

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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

www.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 15) before working inside the computer.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards

from sources other than Dell.

If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already

installed.

Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot which supports a Wireless Local

Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the

Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed.

Removing the Mini-Card

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.

2

Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11).

3

Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15).

4

Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.

5

Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.

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1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Card

3 system-board connector 4 screw

6

Lift the Mini-Card out of the system-board connector.

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CAUTION: When the 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.

Replacing the Mini-Card

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.

2

Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.

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.

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3

Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board

connector.

4

Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system

board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system

board.

5

Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are

installing.

Connectors on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme

WLAN + Bluetooth (2 antenna cables)

Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)

white

Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle)

black

6

Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16).

7

Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 12).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that

no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage

to the computer.

8

Install the drivers and utilities for your Mini-Card, as required.

NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must

install the appropriate drivers and utilities.

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