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Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly, Depending on the type of mini-PCI card you are installing, either - wireless cards

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the memory module cover. 2 To release the mini-PCI card assembly from its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until the assembly pops up slightly. 3 Lift the mini-PCI card assembly out of its socket and disconnect any attached cables. Replacing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: The mini-PCI card must be inserted at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. NOTICE: The mini-PCI card is keyed, or designed to fit into its socket, in only one direction. Do not force the connection. 1 Align the mini-PCI card with the socket at a 45-degree angle, and press the mini-PCI card firmly into the socket. 2 Depending on the type of mini-PCI card you are installing, either connect the interface cables to the mini-PCI card, or connect the mini-coax antenna cable from the mini-PCI card to the internal antenna. 3 Lower the mini-PCI card until it snaps into the metal securing tabs. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck the unused interface cables into the slot so they do not interfere with the cover. NOTE: A modem-only mini-PCI card has one connector; place the unused NIC connector under the mini-PCI card. 4 Replace the memory module cover. 22 Removi ng and Replacing Parts

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Removing and Replacing Parts
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Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE:
To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE:
Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing
the following procedure.
1
Remove the memory module cover.
2
To release the mini-PCI card assembly from its socket, spread apart the
metal securing tabs until the assembly pops up slightly.
3
Lift the mini-PCI card assembly out of its socket and disconnect any
attached cables.
Replacing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly
NOTICE:
The mini-PCI card must be inserted at a 45-degree angle to avoid
damaging the connector.
NOTICE:
The mini-PCI card is keyed, or designed to fit into its socket, in only
one direction. Do not force the connection.
1
Align the mini-PCI card with the socket at a 45-degree angle, and press
the mini-PCI card firmly into the socket.
2
Depending on the type of mini-PCI card you are installing, either
connect the interface cables to the mini-PCI card, or connect the
mini-coax antenna cable from the mini-PCI card to the internal
antenna.
3
Lower the mini-PCI card until it snaps into the metal securing tabs.
NOTE:
If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck the unused
interface cables into the slot so they do not interfere with the cover.
NOTE:
A modem-only mini-PCI card has one connector; place the unused
NIC connector under the mini-PCI card.
4
Replace the memory module cover.