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Precision 3480 Owner's Manual

Installing the WWAN card

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE:The WWAN card is available only on certain configurations.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the WWAN card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Figure 1. Installing the WWAN card - For computers shipped with 4G card
Image: Installing the WWAN card
Figure 2. Installing the WWAN card - For computers shipped with 5G card
Image: Installing the WWAN card

Steps

  1. Connect the antenna cables to the WWAN card.

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

    Table 1. Antenna-cable color schemeThe following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the WWAN card of your computer.
    Connectors on the WWAN card Antenna-cable color Silkscreen marking
    Main White MAIN △ (white triangle)
    Auxiliary Black AUX ▲ (black triangle)
    Table 2. Antenna-cable color schemeThe following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the WWAN card of your computer.
    Connectors on the WWAN card Antenna-cable color Silkscreen marking
    ANT0 White M
    ANT1 Orange M1
    ANT2 Blue M2
    ANT3 Black D/G
  2. Align the notch on the WWAN card with the tab on the WWAN-card slot.
  3. Insert the WWAN card at an angle into the WWAN-card slot.
  4. Align the screw hole on the WWAN-card bracket with the screw hole on the WWAN card and palm-rest assembly.
  5. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card and the palm-rest assembly.
  6. Align and place the WWAN-card shield on the WWAN card.

Next steps

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

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