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    Confused on how to properly install WLAN card R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by weinstein888, Jan 7, 2012.

  1. weinstein888

    weinstein888 Notebook Evangelist

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    There are 3 antennae and 3 cables to hook up to them. 1 2 3 and black grey white. Which cord corresponds to which antenna?
     
    weinstein888, Jan 7, 2012
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    As you look at the installed card, from left to right:

    White (1) - Grey (3) - Black (2)
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 7, 2012
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  3. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    Also, if my memory serves well, on the cards, near the small connectors there are small triangles colored as per wires color.
     
    CptXabaras, Jan 8, 2012
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    On some cards, yes, that's true but sometimes there are only numbers or nothing and wires are the same.
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 8, 2012
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