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Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Dell™Inspiron™1440ServiceManual
Removing the Bluetooth Card
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.

Removing the Bluetooth Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
7. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover).
8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
9. Remove the power button board (see Removing the Power Button Board).
10. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
11. Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the system board connector.

Replacing the Bluetooth Card

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface.
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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system board connector
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Bluetooth card