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Mini-card – Dell XPS M1710 (MXG061, Early 2006) User Manual

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Adding and Replacing Parts

Mini-Card

If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.

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 avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you begin working inside the

computer.

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 117.
2 Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screws from the Mini-Card/modem cover.
3 Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, and lift the cover to remove it.

4 If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the

existing card:

a

Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.