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Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron XPS Service Manual

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Mini PCI Card

Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual

Removing the Mini PCI Card

Replacing the Mini PCI Card

Removing the Mini PCI Card

CAUTION: If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI card, follow the instructions noted below. Only products approved for use in your portable computer may be installed. Approved Mini PCI cards may be purchased only from Dell.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

NOTE: 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the user.

Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

NOTE: If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to "Replacing the Mini PCI Card". If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card.

Turn the computer over and loosen the two captive screws from the cover.
Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open.

Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.

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antenna cables (2)

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card.

Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.
Remove the Mini PCI card from the connector at a 45-degree angle.

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Mini PCI card

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metal securing tabs (2)

Replacing the Mini PCI Card

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the antenna cables or the Mini PCI card, never place the cables under the card.

NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.

Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks.

Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.

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antenna cables (2)

Replace the cover.

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