Alienware m18 R2 Owner's Manual

Installing the antennas

CAUTION:The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

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

The following images indicate the location of the antennas and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Align the screw holes on the antenna holder with the screw holes on the display assembly.
Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the antenna holder to the display assembly.
Turn over the computer.

Follow the procedure from step 5to step 25 in Installing the system board.
Install the rear I/O cover.
Install the top heat-sink.
Install the small fan.
Install the wireless card.
Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot three and four, if applicable.
Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot one and two, whichever is applicable.
Install the memory module.
Install the base cover.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.