How to replace the Wireless Module (WLAN) on a Alienware 17 R5

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Wireless Module (WLAN) and a Alienware 17 R5. The procedure will also include removing the Base Cover, Battery Cable, WLAN and reinstalling them.

Removal

Base Cover

Identify the base cover highlighted in blue

Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the system base.

Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the system base.

Using a plastic scribe or a flat head screwdriver, gently pry clips on the base cover to release them from the slots on the system base.Lift the base cover off the system base

Battery Cable

Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.

Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity

(WLAN) Wireless Module

Identify the wireless module highlighted in blue

Lift the flap covering the wireless module to access the bracket and screw (optional step - depends on configuration)

Remove the screw that secures the plastic tab

Release the plastic tab to access the wireless module cables

Disconnect the antenna cables (black and white) from the connectors on the wireless module

Lift the wireless module from the connector on the system board

Install

(WLAN) Wireless Module

Identify the wireless module location highlighted in blue

Lift the flap covering the wireless module to access the bracket and screw (optional step - depends on configuration)

Align the notch on the wireless module with the tab and slide the module at an angle into the slot

Connect the black cable to the auxiliary (black triangle)

Connect the white cable to the main (white triangle)

Slide the bracket onto the wireless anteanna module.

Align the screw holes and install the screw to secure the bracket and wireless module to the system board and close the flap.

Battery Cable

Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue

Connect the battery cable to the system board.

Base Cover

Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue

Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the system base and snap the base cover into place.

Tighten the captive screw that secures the base cover to the system base.

Install the screws that secure the base cover to the system base.