Communication cards, Subscriber identity module, Wireless mini cards – Dell XPS M1730 User Manual
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Communication Cards
Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual
Subscriber Identity Module
Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity.
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
In the battery bay, locate the SIM compartment.
3.
Slide in the SIM into the compartment as indicated on the battery bay.
Wireless Mini Cards
If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports two types of wireless Mini-Cards:
l
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
l
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the hinge cover and keyboard. See
Removing the Hinge Cover
and
Removing the Keyboard
.
3.
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.
4.
If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to
. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card:
a.
Disconnect the antenna cables from the card.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
Only GSM (HSDPA) type cards need a SIM. EVDO cards do not use a SIM.
1
battery bay
2
SIM
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.
NOTE:
If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.