Wireless Mini-Card(S); Removing The Mini-Card(S) - Dell Inspiron 1012 Service Manual

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Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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is not covered by your warranty.
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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 Mini-Card slots:
One Full Mini-Card slot – for WWAN
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One Half Mini-Card slot – for WLAN
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NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed.
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the battery (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see
4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see
5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see
6. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
1 antenna cables (2)
3 Mini-Card
7. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
8. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the system board.
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Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before You Begin.
Removing the Battery).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Hard-Drive
Removing the Palm Rest
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Removing the
Assembly).
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Battery) before working inside the