Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual page 22

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Mini-Card
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
CAUTION: Only products approved for use in your portable computer may be installed.
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.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Computer) before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Turn the computer upside down and loosen the captive screws from the Mini-Card cover.
3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, and lift the cover to remove it.
4. If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to
a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
Before Working Inside Your
step
Computer.
5. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card:
Before Working Inside Your