Dell L701X manual Wireless Mini-Cards, Removing the Mini-Cards

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Wireless Mini-Card(s)

Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual

Removing the Mini-Card(s)

Replacing the Mini-Card(s)

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: 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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).

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

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

Your computer supports two half Mini-Card slots for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and a TV tuner module.

Removing the Mini-Card(s)

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).

3.Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.

4.Remove the system-board shield (see Removing the System-Board Shield).

5.Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card.

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6.Remove the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system-board connector.

7.Lift the Mini-Card away from the system-board connector.

CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).

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Mini-Card	2	system board connector
screws (2)