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www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed. 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 then shut down the computer (see page 26). 3 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device 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 Cards, batteries, and module bay devices. NOTICE: Handle components 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. 8 Loosen the captive screw from the Mini PCI card/modem cover, and remove the cover. Mini PCI card/modem cover captive screw 82 Adding and Replacing Parts

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Adding and Replacing Parts
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If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed.
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 then shut down the computer
(see page 26).
3
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation
that came with your docking device 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 Cards, batteries, and module bay devices.
NOTICE:
Handle components 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.
8
Loosen the captive screw from the Mini PCI card/modem cover, and remove
the cover.
captive screw
Mini PCI card/modem cover