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Replacing the mini pci card – Dell Inspiron 630m User Manual

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Wireless Mini PCI Card

Replacing the Mini PCI Card

CAUTION:

Before you perform 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 the back panel) on the computer.

1 Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" on page 7
2 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Mini PCI Card" on page 49, as applicable.

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, make sure the antenna cables are not under the card when you

secure the card into place.

NOTICE:

The edge connector is keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connector and

realign the card.

3 Install the new Mini PCI card:

a

Align the notch in the Mini PCI card edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.

b

Slide the Mini PCI card firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and then rotate the card down

until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the card and reinstall it.

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Mini PCI card

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