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Mini pci card, Removing the mini pci card – Dell Precision M20 User Manual

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Mini PCI Card

Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual

  

Removing the Mini PCI Card

  

Installing the Mini PCI Card

 

Removing the Mini PCI Card

 

1.

Follow the instructions in "

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

.


 

2.

Remove the

center control cover

.


 

3.

Remove the

keyboard

.

 

4.

Remove the antenna cables from the routing clips.

 

5.

Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.

 

6.

Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.

 

7.

Remove the Mini PCI card from the Mini PCI card connector at a 45-degree angle.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located 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 the back panel) on the computer.

NOTE:

If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, install the Mini PCI card. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card:

1 Mini PCI card

2 Mini PCI card connector

3 antenna cables (2)

NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card.