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Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 13. Replace the cover. Adding a Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide. 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 3. If the computer is connected to a media base (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with the media base for instructions. 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 Card or blanks, battery, and devices. NOTICE: Handle modules and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer. Continue to ground yourself periodically during this procedure. 7. Turn the computer over, and loosen both the captive screw(s) from the Mini PCI card cover and remove the cover. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (9 of 14) [2/28/2004 8:26:29 AM]

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Memory, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Modules: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual
13.
Replace the cover.
Adding a Mini PCI Card
If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed.
CAUTION:
Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read
and follow the safety instructions in the
System Information Guide
.
1.
Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the
computer cover.
2.
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the
computer.
3.
If the computer is connected to a media base (docked), undock it. See the
documentation that came with the media base for instructions.
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 Card or blanks, battery, and devices.
NOTICE:
Handle modules and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins
and contacts. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the
computer. Continue to ground yourself periodically during this procedure.
7.
Turn the computer over, and loosen both the captive screw(s) from the Mini PCI
card cover and remove the cover.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/upgrades.htm (9 of 14) [2/28/2004 8:26:29 AM]