Replacing mini-card, Internal card with bluetooth, Removing the card – Dell Vostro 500 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Replacing Mini-Card
NOTICE:
The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance,
check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the Mini-card, never place cables under the card.
1 Insert the card connector into the system board connector at a 45-degree angle.
2 Press the other end of the card down into the slot on the system board
until the card clicks into place.
3 Replace the securing screw.
4 Connect the cables to the Mini-Card, ensuring that you route the cables
correctly.
NOTE:
For more specific information about which cable to connect to which
connector, see the documentation that came with your Mini-Card.
5 Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
6 Replace the cover and tighten the eight captive screws.
Internal Card With Bluetooth
®
Wireless
Technology
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery
from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer,
it is already installed.
Removing the Card
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107.
2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 113).
3 Remove the screw securing the card.
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