Bill,   It should come with a disk and instructions. Most adapters, you install the drivers first, then shut down the computer and unplug. Remove the battery. Press and hold the power button for 30 seconds to discharge any power left.   Attach the wireless adapter. Put the battery in and start the computer.   Make sure to press Fn and F2 to turn on the adapter, if needed. It should then find the drivers and install. Make sure it looks ok in the device manager.       Rick
Now that I have a Linksys N4200 router I want to upgrade the card that is in my 1735 Studio. Dell support suggested the 5100 Wireless-Network Mini-Card. That’sall well and good but looking at the picture on Dell site it is about half the size as the one that is in the computer which is a Dell Wireless 1397 WLAN MiniCard. I don't think the 5100 will bolt in the slot, too short. Any suggestions on what to put in this thing????
1735 wireless 1397 WLAN mini card upgrade