Wireless mini-card, Removing the mini-card – Dell Inspiron 1545 User Manual
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Wireless Mini-Card
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual
If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for WLAN.
Removing the Mini-Card
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the following parts based on the display adapter supported by your computer.
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Mobile Intel
®
GMA:
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Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
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ATI Mobility Radeon:
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Remove the system board and turn it over (see
Removing the System Board
).
3.
Disconnect the Mini-Card cables from the Mini-Card, if applicable.
4.
Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board connector.
5.
Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector.
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before Working Inside Your Computer
) before working inside the
computer.
NOTICE:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not
covered by your warranty.
NOTE:
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.
NOTE:
The WLAN slot supports a half Mini-Card.
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration of the system when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may not have any Mini-Card installed.
NOTE:
The location of the Mini-Card may change according to the display adapter supported by your computer. To find the type of display adapter on
your computer, click Start® Control Panel® System® Device Manager® Display adapters.
1 Mini-Card 2 screw 3 antenna cable connectors (2)