Answer:
The first step the student should do to install the wireless card is to check if the laptop has an available slot to insert the wireless card. If the laptop has an available slot, the student should turn off the laptop, insert the wireless card into the appropriate slot, and turn on the laptop. The student should then install the appropriate drivers for the wireless card to work properly. If the laptop does not have an available slot, the student may need to use an external wireless adapter that can connect to the laptop via USB or other available ports.