Dell 1721 manual ExpressCards, ExpressCard Blanks, Removing an ExpressCard or Blank

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ExpressCards

Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual

ExpressCard Blanks

Removing an ExpressCard or Blank

Installing an ExpressCard or Blank

ExpressCards provide wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on your computer.

ExpressCards support two form factors:

•ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide)

•ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34-mm connector)

The 34-mm card fits into both the 34-mm and 54-mm card slots. The 54-mm card only fits into a 54-mm card slot.

See "Specifications" in your Owner's Manual for information on supported ExpressCards.

NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.

1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54

ExpressCard Blanks

Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot.

NOTE: Blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.

Removing an ExpressCard or Blank

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

Press the release button and remove the card or blank. For some release buttons, you must press the button twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out.

Save a blank to use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles.

1 release button 2 ExpressCard

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Contents Page Computer Base and Components Wireless Sniffer BoardRemoving the Wireless Sniffer Board Back to ContentsRemoving the Audio Connector Board Audio Connector BoardReplacing the Wireless Sniffer Board Removing the CIR Board Replacing the Audio Connector BoardConsumer Infrared CIR Board Replacing the CIR Board USB Connector BoardRemoving the USB Connector Board Replacing the USB Connector Board Modem ConnectorRemoving the ExpressCard Cage Removing the Modem ConnectorReplacing the Modem Connector ExpressCard CageReplacing the ExpressCard Cage Computer BaseReplacing the Computer Base Removing the Computer BaseRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a CD Back to Contents Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth CardRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Memory Card BlanksBack to Contents Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Removing the Processor Module Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Page Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Display Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Display PanelReplacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Latch Display LatchReplacing the Display Panel Page Replacing the Display Latch Camera and Microphone AssemblyRemoving the Camera and Microphone Assembly Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan FanRemoving the Fan Replacing the FanBack to Contents Removing the FCM Replacing the FCM Flash Cache Module FCMRemoving the FCM Replacing the FCMReplacing the Graphics Card Assembly Graphics Card AssemblyRemoving the Graphics Card Assembly Back to Contents Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the KeyboardBack to Contents Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Battery Latch AssemblyRemoving the Battery Latch Assembly Back to Contents Dimm B Memory Module MemoryRemoving a Memory Module Dimm a Memory ModuleReplacing a Memory Module Dimm B Memory Module Back to Contents Removing a Mini Card Replacing a Mini Card Wireless Mini CardsRemoving a Mini Card Wlan CardMobile Broadband or Wwan Card Page Wpan Card Replacing a Mini Card Back to Contents Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem ModemRemoving the Modem Replacing the ModemBack to Contents Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical DriveRemoving the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing an ExpressCard or Blank ExpressCardsExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard or Blank Video TV-Out Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Video ConnectorConnector Replacing the Speaker Assembly Speaker AssemblyRemoving the Speaker Assembly Back to Contents Remove the processor see Removing the Processor Module System Board AssemblyRemoving the System Board Assembly Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor Module Replacing the System Board AssemblyBack to Contents Back to Contents