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Wireless Mini-Card
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual
Removing the Mini-Card
Replacing the
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
If you ordered a wireless
Your computer supports one half
NOTE: The WLAN slot supports a half
NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the system when it was sold, the
Removing the Mini-Card
NOTE: The location of the
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the following parts based on the display adapter supported by your computer.
•Mobile Intel® GMA:
¡Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
•ATI Mobility Radeon:
¡Remove the system board and turn it over (see Removing the System Board).
3.Disconnect the
4.Remove the screw that secures the
1 
2 
screw 
3 
antenna cable connectors (2) 
5. Lift the
