Dell 1018 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.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

6.Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).

7.Replace the hard-drive assembly (follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive).

8.Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).

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

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.

10. 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 You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Click Enter a Service TagCamera Module Removing the Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery AC Adapter Connector Removing the AC Adapter ConnectorReplacing the AC Adapter Connector Display Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Assembly Page Removing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyDisplay Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display PanelReplacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Cable Display CableReplacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel Brackets Display Panel BracketsReplacing the Display Cable Replacing the Display Panel Brackets Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Middle Cover Removing the Middle CoverReplacing the Middle Cover Board Removing the I/O BoardReplacing the I/O Board Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Replacing the Status Lights Board Status Lights BoardRemoving the Status Lights Board Back to Contents Memory Module Removing the Memory ModuleReplacing the Memory Module Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Page Palm Rest Assembly Removing the 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 Speaker SpeakerRemoving the Speaker Back to Contents Replacing the Support Brackets Support BracketsRemoving the Support Brackets Back to Contents System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Back to Contents
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