This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Wireless Module (WLAN) and a Optiplex Tower 3080. The procedure will also include removing the Side Cover, WLAN and reinstalling them.
Removal
Side Cover
Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the thumbscrews that secure the side cover to the system.
Slide and lift the side cover away from the system.
Wireless Module (WLAN)
Identify the wireless module (WLAN) highlighted in blue.
Remove the screw that secures the wireless card bracket to the wireless card.
Remove the wireless card bracket off the wireless card.
Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
Slide and remove the wireless card from the slot on the system board.
Install
Wireless Module (WLAN)
Identify the wireless module (WLAN) location highlighted in blue.
Slide the wireless card at an angle into the slot on the system board.
Connect the black cable to the auxiliary (black triangle).
Connect the white cable to the main (white triangle).
Place the wireless card bracket on the wireless card.
Install the screw that secures the wireless card bracket to the wireless card.
Side Cover
Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the tabs on the side cover with the slots and place the side cover on the system.
Tighten the thumbscrews that secure the side cover of the system.