Can't Physically find Airport Card

Hello-
I have tried to check the installation of my airport card to make sure there is a snug connection to the antenna wire. When I open the iMac, I do not see the airport card where it should be!
I have downloaded the pdf for installing or repairing the airport card in my G5 20" 2 GHZ, and of course I can see in the photo where it should be.
I do have airport reception, although the signal strength is low, and I've tried all the software and modem fixes I know. The DSL connection has been confirmed ok and up to speed.
I feel stupid because I have an airport card, but can't find it inside my mac.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

If you have an the Ambient Light Sensor iMac G5, it does not have an AirPort Extreme card. Those iMac G5s have built in wireless.

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