Adding A Mini Pci Card - Dell Inspiron 300m Service Manual

Adding a Mini PCI Card

If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed.
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
3. If the computer is connected to a media base (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with the media base for instructions.
4. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
5. Wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.
6. Remove any installed PC Card or blanks, battery, and devices.
NOTICE: Handle modules and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of
the computer. Continue to ground yourself periodically during this procedure.
7. Turn the computer over, and loosen both the captive screw(s) from the Mini PCI card cover and remove the cover.
1 captive screw (2)
2 cover
8. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 10.
9. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card:
a. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from the attached cables.