Adding A Mini Pci Card - Dell Inspiron 500m Owner's Manual

Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer
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and an electrical outlet.
Turn on the computer.
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As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the
system configuration information.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error
message indicates this failure.

Adding a Mini PCI Card

If you ordered a Mini PCI card at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell has
already installed the card for you.
NOTE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions on
page 16.
Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer
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cover.
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer
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(see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 42).
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the
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documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external
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devices from the computer. Wait 5 seconds before proceeding.
Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and
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continue to do so periodically during this procedure.
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