Removing The Mini Pci Card - Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 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.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your
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
Mini PCI Card". If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card.
2. Turn the computer over and loosen the two captive screws from the cover.
3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open.
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.
1 antenna cables (2)
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