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Mini PCI card

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2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 3. If the computer is docked, undock it. 4. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 5. Wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices. 6. Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and devices. 7. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and continue to do so periodically during this procedure. 8. Turn the computer over, and remove the screw from the Mini PCI card cover. 9. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, and lift and slide the cover open. 10. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a. Disconnect the assembly from the wiring harness or internal antenna. b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. 11. To install the Mini PCI card, align it with the connector at a 45-degree angle, press it into the connector, and pivot it down until it snaps into the metal securing tabs. 12. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna cable connector on the Mini PCI card. Route the cable under the corner of the card to prevent interference when replacing the Mini PCI card cover. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 1 antenna cable 2 Mini PCI card 3 Mini PCI card connector 4 antenna cable connector

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2.
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
3.
If the computer is docked, undock it.
4.
Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
5.
Wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.
6.
Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and devices.
7.
Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and continue to do so periodically during this procedure.
8.
Turn the computer over, and remove the screw from the Mini PCI card cover.
9.
Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, and lift and slide the cover open.
10.
If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card:
a.
Disconnect the assembly from the wiring harness or internal antenna.
b.
Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.
c.
Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.
11.
To install the Mini PCI card, align it with the connector at a 45-degree angle, press it into the connector, and pivot it down until it snaps into the metal
securing tabs.
12.
Connect the antenna cable to the antenna cable connector on the Mini PCI card. Route the cable under the corner of the card to prevent interference
when replacing the Mini PCI card cover.
NOTICE:
The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.
1
antenna cable
2
Mini PCI card
3
Mini PCI card connector
4
antenna cable connector