Dell 1440 manual Replacing the Mini-Card

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Replacing the Mini-Card

1. 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.

2.Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector.

3.Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board connector.

4.Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Card supported by your computer.

Connectors on the Mini-Card

Antenna Cable Color Scheme

 

 

WLAN (2 antenna cables)

 

Main WLAN (white triangle)

white

Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)

black

 

 

5.Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.

6.Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).

7.Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).

8.Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.

NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide.

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Contents Page Replacing the Module Cover Module CoverRemoving the Module Cover Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a CD Page Replacing the Bluetooth Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Bluetooth Card Back to Contents Replacing the Camera Camera OptionalRemoving the Camera Back to Contents Replacing the Center Control Cover Center Control CoverRemoving the Center Control Cover Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Processor Module Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module Back to Contents Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Processor Heat SinkRemoving the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Replacing the Daughter Board Daughter BoardRemoving the Daughter Board Display Assembly DisplayReplacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Display PanelDisplay Panel Cable Replacing the Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel Cable Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Battery Latch AssemblyRemoving the Battery Latch Assembly Back to Contents Replacing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Back to Contents Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Replacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestRouting guides Replacing the Palm Rest Replacing the Power Button Board Power Button BoardRemoving the Power Button Board Back to Contents Replacing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Battery Speakers Removing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers System Board Removing the System BoardEntering the Service Tag in the Bios Replacing the System BoardBack to Contents Back to Contents USB Board Removing the USB BoardReplacing the USB Board
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1440 specifications

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