How to replace the WLAN (Wireless Module) on a Precision 3460 Small Form Factor

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the WLAN (Wireless Module) and a Precision 3460 Small Form Factor. The procedure will also include removing the Side Cover, Front bezel, Hard drive assembly, Disk drive cage, Wireless Module (WLAN) and reinstalling them.

Removal

Side Cover

Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.

Slide the release latch until your hear a click.

Slide the side cover towards the back of the computer and lift it from the system.

Front bezel

Identify the front bezel highlighted in blue.

Gently pry and release the front bezel tabs sequentially from the top.

Rotate the front bezel outward from the chassis and remove the front bezel.

Hard drive assembly

Disk drive cage

Identify the disk drive cage highlighted in blue.

Move the lock handle to unlock the disk drive cage and detach it from the chassis.

Lift the disk drive and detach it from the mounting points on the chassis.

Rotate the drive cage and place it on the chassis.

Lift the disk drive cage away from the computer.

Wireless Module (WLAN)

Identify the wireless module (WLAN) highlighted in blue.

Remove the screw that secures the wireless card bracket to the wireless card.

Slide and lift the wireless card bracket off the wireless card.

Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.

Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless card slot.

Install

Wireless Module (WLAN)

Identify the wireless module (WLAN) location highlighted in blue.

Slide the wireless card at an angle into the wireless card slot.

Connect the black cable to the auxiliary (black triangle).

Connect the white cable to the main (white triangle).

Slide and place the wireless card bracket on the wireless card.

Install the screw that secures the wireless card bracket to the wireless card.

Disk drive cage

Identify the disk drive cage location highlighted in blue.

Place the disk drive cage upside down on the chassis.

Connect the data and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive.

Hold the disk drive cage upright and align with its mounting points with the slots on the chassis.

Push the cage until the assembly is secured onto the chassis.

Move the lock handle to lock the disk drive cage in place.

Hard drive assembly

Front bezel

Identify the front bezel location highlighted in blue.

Align the front cover tabs with the slots on the chassis.

Rotate the front cover towards the chassis and snap it into place.

Side Cover

Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.

Slide the side cover towards the front of the computer until you hear the release latch click.