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Wireless Mini-Card
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual
Removing the Mini-Card
Replacing the Mini-Card
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NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for
If you ordered a wireless
Your computer has three
•two Full
•one Half
The types of
•Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) — Half
•Mobile broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) — Full
•Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) or Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology — Full
NOTE: Your computer can only support two Full
NOTE: The WLAN slot supports a half
NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the system when it was sold, one or more of the
Removing the Mini-Card
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
3.Disconnect the antenna cables from the
NOTE: If you are removing a WPAN
1 
2 
screw 
3 
antenna cable connectors (2) 
