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Communication Cards
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual
Subscriber Identity Module
Wireless Mini-Cards
Subscriber Identity Module
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity card.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Installing the SIM
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the battery (see
Removing the
3. In the battery bay, slide the SIM into the compartment.
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battery bay
Removing the SIM
Press the SIM into the compartment to release it. When it is partially ejected, remove the SIM from the battery bay.
Wireless Mini-Cards
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
NOTE:
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.
If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots:
One full Mini-Card slot - for Mobile Broadband or WWAN
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One half Mini-Card slot - for WLAN
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NOTE:
Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slots may or may not have Mini-Cards installed in them.
Your computer supports two types of wireless Mini-Cards:
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
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