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WiFi/Bluetooth Assembly

Alienware Aurora Service Manual

  Removing the WiFi/Bluetooth Card

  Replacing the WiFi/Bluetooth 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.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
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).
NOTE: The WiFi/Bluetooth assembly is available on your computer only if you ordered it while purchasing your computer.

Removing the WiFi/Bluetooth Card

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel).

  3. Open the PCI shroud (see Opening the PCI Shroud).

  4. Remove the drive-bay shroud (see Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud).

  5. Disconnect the WiFi/Bluetooth assembly cable from the connector on the master I/O board.

  6. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the WiFi/Bluetooth assembly to the chassis.

  7. Slide and pull the WiFi/Bluetooth assembly away from the chassis.

For Alienware Aurora/Aurora R2/Aurora ALX

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WiFi/Bluetooth assembly

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thumbscrew

For Alienware Aurora R3

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thumbscrew

2

WiFi/Bluetooth assembly


Replacing the WiFi/Bluetooth Card

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Align the tab on the WiFi/Bluetooth assembly with the slot on the chassis.

  3. Tighten the thumbscrew that secures the WiFi/Bluetooth assembly to the chassis.

  4. Connect the WiFi/Bluetooth assembly cable to the connector on the master I/O board.

  5. Replace the drive-bay shroud (see Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud).

  6. Close the PCI shroud (see Closing the PCI Shroud).

  7. Replace the left side-panel (see Replacing the Left Side-Panel).

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.
  1. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.


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