Replacing the mini-card – Dell Inspiron 1320 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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Replacing the Mini-Card
1.
Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
2.
Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector.
3.
Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board.
4.
Replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
5.
Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each Mini-
Card supported by your computer.
6.
Replace the module cover (see
Replacing the Module Cover
).
7.
Replace the battery (see
Replacing the Battery
).
8.
Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
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CAUTION:
When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against
Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION:
Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
Connectors on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme
WLAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WLAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)
white
black
NOTE:
If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic
driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide.