Dell Inspiron N4030 Service Manual - Page 32

Replacing the Mini-Card

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1 Mini-Card 2 securing screw 3 antenna cables (2) 9. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the connector on the I/O board. 10. Lift the Mini-Card out of the I/O board connector. Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 3. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate I/O board connector. 4. Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the I/O board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the I/O board. 5. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each MiniCard supported by your computer. Connectors on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WLAN (2 antenna cables)

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9.
Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the connector on the I/O board.
10.
Lift the Mini-Card out of the I/O board connector.
Replacing the Mini-Card
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
3.
Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate I/O board connector.
4.
Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the I/O board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the I/O board.
5.
Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each Mini-
Card supported by your computer.
1
Mini-Card
2
securing screw
3
antenna cables (2)
CAUTION:
Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION:
The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system
board, and realign the card.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.
Connectors on the Mini-Card
Antenna Cable Color Scheme
WLAN (2 antenna cables)