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OptiPlex 5000 Small Form Factor Service Manual

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Installing the external WLAN antenna

Prerequisites

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

About this task

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

image of installing the WLAN card

Steps

  1. Push and remove the antenna cover from the chassis using a screwdriver.
    NOTE:This step is only applicable when the system is being upgraded to have an external WLAN antenna.
  2. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the system board.
  3. Push the antenna-modules in to the slot on the back panel of the chassis.
  4. Install the nut and washer to secure the antenna-modules to the chassis.

Next steps

  1. Install the disk-drive cage.
  2. Install the WLAN card.
  3. Install the 3.5-inch hard-drive.
  4. Install the 2.5-inch hard-drive.
  5. Install the front bezel.
  6. Install the side cover.
  7. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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