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Inspiron 14 5402 Service Manual

Installing the WLAN card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the WLAN card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the wireless card

Steps

  1. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card.

    The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card that is supported by your computer.

    Table 1. Antenna-cable color schemeThe following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the WLAN card of your computer.
    Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable color Silkscreen marking
    Main White MAIN △ (white triangle)
    Auxiliary Black AUX ▲ (black triangle)
  2. Align the notch on the WLAN card with the tab on the WLAN-card slot and insert the WLAN card at an angle into the WLAN-card slot.
  3. Place the WLAN-card bracket on the WLAN card.
  4. Align the screw hole on the WLAN-card bracket and the screw hole on the system board.
  5. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the WLAN card to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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