Dell 1521, 1500 Using the Memory Card Reader, Memory Card Blanks, Removing a Memory Card or Blank

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Using the Memory Card Reader

Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual

Memory Card Blanks

Removing a Memory Card or Blank

Installing a Memory Card

The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card.

NOTE: A memory card is not a bootable device.

The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards:

•Secure Digital (SD)

•SDIO

•MultiMediaCard (MMC)

•Memory Stick

•Memory Stick PRO

•xD-Picture Card

•Hi Speed-SD

•Hi Density-SD

Memory Card Blanks

Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the 8-in-1 memory card reader. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no memory card is installed in the slot.

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

Removing a Memory Card or Blank

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

NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility, you may lose data.

Press the card into the slot to release it from the card reader. When it is partially ejected, remove the card.

Installing a Memory Card

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

You can install a memory card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.

Memory cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.

1.Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up.

2.Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector.

If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.

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Contents Page Computer Base and Components Wireless Sniffer BoardRemoving the Wireless Sniffer Board Replacing the Wireless Sniffer BoardRemoving the Audio Connector Board Audio Connector BoardReplacing the Audio Connector Board Consumer Infrared CIR BoardRemoving the CIR Board Modem Connector Removing the Modem ConnectorReplacing the CIR Board ExpressCard Cage Replacing the Modem ConnectorReplacing the ExpressCard Cage Removing the ExpressCard CageComputer Base Removing the Computer BaseReplacing the Computer Base Back to Contents Before You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Back to Contents Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Back to Contents Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Bluetooth CardReplacing the Bluetooth Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Memory Card BlanksBack to Contents Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Removing the Processor Module Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyDisplay Replacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Removing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display PanelDisplay Latch Replacing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Latch Camera and Microphone Assembly Removing the Camera and Microphone AssemblyReplacing the Display Latch Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly Fan Removing the FanReplacing the Fan Back to Contents Graphics Card Assembly Removing the Graphics Card AssemblyReplacing the Graphics Card Assembly Back to Contents Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Back to Contents Memory Removing a Memory ModuleDimm a Memory Module Dimm B Memory Module Replacing a Memory ModuleDimm B Memory Module Back to Contents Wireless Mini Cards Removing a Mini CardWlan Card Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card Page Wpan Card Replacing a Mini Card Back to Contents Modem Removing the ModemReplacing the Modem Back to Contents Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Palm Rest Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest ExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Installing an ExpressCard or Blank Video TV-Out Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Video ConnectorConnector Speaker Assembly Removing the Speaker AssemblyReplacing the Speaker Assembly Back to Contents Removing the System Board Assembly System Board AssemblyReplace the processor see Replacing the Processor Module Replacing the System Board AssemblyBack to Contents Back to Contents
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