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    WIHD aftermarket install???

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by stefan063, May 13, 2016.

  1. stefan063

    stefan063 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    Can someone tell me where to install Antena transponder for WIHD on my Alienware M18x R1?
    I can see where card is going obviously but don't have a clue where antena has to be put.
     
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    Antenna goes in behind the LCD lid. You have to take the LCD off to pull the lid.
     
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    Can you send me link to screen disassembly?
     
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    Fox did a teardown years ago:
     
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