Dell N3010 manual Replacing the Mini-Card

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CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer.

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.

3.Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on the system board.

4.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.

5.Turn the system board over.

6.Follow the instructions from step 7 to step 21 in Replacing the System Board.

7.Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. 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

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required.

NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.

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Contents Page Replacing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Battery Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Click Enter a Service Tag Flashing the BiosReplacing the Memory-Module Cover Memory-Module CoverRemoving the Memory-Module Cover Replacing the Bluetooth Module Internal Module With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Bluetooth Module Back to Contents Removing the Camera Module Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Processor Module Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module Page Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan Processor Heat Sink FanRemoving the Processor Heat Sink Fan Back to Contents Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Processor Heat SinkRemoving the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Display Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Assembly Display Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Panel Display PanelRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Bracket Display Panel BracketReplacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Cable Display CableReplacing the Display Panel Bracket Removing the Display Hinges Display HingesReplacing the Display Cable Replacing the Display Hinges Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Middle Cover Middle CoverRemoving the Middle Cover Back to Contents Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Replacing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Click Start Control Panel System and Security System Removing the Mini-Card Wireless Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Palm Rest AssemblyReplacing the Palm Rest Assembly Back to Contents Replacing the Power Button Board Power Button BoardRemoving the Power Button Board Back to Contents Replacing the Speakers SpeakersRemoving the Speakers Page Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Back to Contents Replacing the VGA Connector Board VGA Connector BoardRemoving the VGA Connector Board Back to Contents
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