Dell 1545, I1545-3232OBK Wireless Mini-Card

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 Wireless Mini-Card

Dell™Inspiron™1545ServiceManual

Removing the Mini-Card

Replacing the Mini-Card

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If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.

Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for WLAN.

Removing the Mini-Card

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the following parts based on the display adapter supported by your computer.

lMobile Intel® GMA:

¡Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).

lATI Mobility Radeon:

¡Remove the system board and turn it over (see Removing the System Board).

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3. Disconnect the Mini-Card cables from the Mini-Card, if applicable.

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4. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board connector.

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5. Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector.

CAUTION: 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.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such

as a connector on the back of the computer).

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside 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.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.

NOTE: The WLAN slot supports a half Mini-Card.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the system when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may not have any Mini-Card installed.

NOTE: The location of the Mini-Card may change according to the display adapter supported by your computer. To find the type of display adapter on

your computer, click Start® Control Panel® System® Device Manager® Display adapters.

Mini-Card

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antenna cable connectors (2)