Dell L401X manual Replacing the Mini-Cards

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1	antenna cables (2)	2	Mini-Card

3	screw	4	system-board connector

7. Lift the Mini-Card(s) out of the system-board connector.

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(s)

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.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.

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

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- Cards supported by your computer.

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Contents Page Removing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Battery Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Click Enter a Service TagInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Bluetooth CardReplacing the Bluetooth Card Camera Module Removing the Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Daughter Board Removing the Daughter BoardReplacing the Daughter Board AC-Adapter Connector Removing the AC-Adapter ConnectorReplacing the AC-Adapter Connector Display Assembly DisplayReplacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Display PanelDisplay Cable Removing the Display PanelDisplay-Panel Brackets Removing the Display CableReplacing the Display-Panel Brackets Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Back to Contents Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Back to Contents Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Modules Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System Wireless Mini-Cards Removing the Mini-CardsReplacing the Mini-Cards Wwan 2 antenna cables Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Palm-Rest Assembly Removing the Palm-Rest AssemblyPage Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly Processor Module Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Power-Button Board Removing the Power-Button BoardReplacing the Power-Button Board Speakers Removing the SpeakersReplacing the Speaker System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Back to Contents Top Cover Removing the Top CoverReplacing the Top Cover Back to Contents