Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Service Manual - Page 6

Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board. 7. Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 1 screw 2 Bluetooth card Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2. Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board and press gently. 3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board. 4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly).