Dell M15x service manual Removing the Half Mini-Card

Removing the Half Mini-Card

1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6.

2.Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 8).

3.Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on page 14).

4.Remove the hard drive (see “Removing the Hard Drive” on page 17).

5.Remove the memory module(s) (see “Removing the Memory Module(s)” on page 21).

6.Remove the center control cover (see “Removing the Center Control Cover” on page 30).

7.Remove the keyboard (see “Removing the Keyboard” on page 34).

8.Disconnect the antenna cables from the half Mini-Card.

9.Push out the securing clips until the half Mini-Card pops up.

CHAPTER 11: WIRELESS MINI-CARD(S)

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1	system board connector	3	antenna cables (2 or 3)
2	half Mini-Card	4	securing clips (2)

10. Remove the half Mini-Card from the system board connector.

CAUTION: When the half Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” in the safety information that shipped with your computer.

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