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Latitude 5420 Service Manual

Installing the WWAN 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 WWAN card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the WWAN

Steps

  1. Connect the antenna cables to the WWAN card.
    The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme:
    Table 1. Antenna-cable color schemeThe table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the WWAN card supported by your computer.
    Connectors on the WWAN card Antenna-cable color
    Main (white triangle) White
    Auxiliary (black triangle) Black
  2. Place the WWAN card bracket on the WWAN card.
  3. Align the notch on the WWAN card with the tab on the WWAN slot.
  4. Slide the WWAN card at an angle into the WWAN slot.
  5. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) to secure the WWAN bracket to the WWAN card.
    NOTE:For instructions on how to find your computer's IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number, see the knowledge base article 000143678 at www.dell.com/support.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Install the microSD card.
  3. Install the SIM card.
  4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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