Dell Inspiron 3500 System Reference Manual page 113

PC Card Cage Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Type of Screw Torque
PNH 2 x 14 (4) 1.5–1.8 kgf-cm
The PC Card cage is supplied as a part of the system board assembly. However, if only the PC Card cage needs replacement, use this procedure to remove and
replace the PC Card cage. You do not need to remove the entire system board.
To remove the PC Card cage, see the exploded view of the
1. Remove the display assembly.
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the palmrest assembly.
4. Remove the system board rails.
5. Remove the LVDS board, modem card
6. Remove the four 14-mm screws securing the PC Card cage to the system board.
7. Remove the PC Card cage.
When you install the PC Card cage, ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly and is not pinched by the cage.
base assembly and perform the following steps:
(if present), and video board.