Removing The Mini Pci Card - Dell Latitude D410 Service Manual

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Mini PCI Card
Dell™ Latitude™ D410 Service Manual
Removing the Mini PCI Card
Replacing the Mini PCI Card
Removing the Mini PCI Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the
2. Remove the center control cover.
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Remove the metal shield:
a. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the metal shield.
b. Lift the shield on the side near the screw hole, slide the shield tabs out from under the edge of the computer base, and lay the shield aside.
5. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to
If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card:
a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card.
Computer.
"Replacing the Mini PCI card."