Replacing the mini-card – Dell Inspiron 660s (Early 2012) User Manual

Page 33

Advertising
background image

Mini-Card

31

3 Lift the Mini-Card away from the system-board connector.

CAUTION:

When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective

antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the
safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

Replacing the Mini-Card

CAUTION:

The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Use of

excessive force may damage the connectors.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, ensure that there are no cables

under the Mini-Card.

Procedure

1 Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab on the system-board

connector.

2 Insert the Mini-Card 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 and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system-
board connector.

4 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are

installing. The Mini-Card has two triangles marked on the label (black and
white):

Connect the black cable to the connector marked with a black
triangle.

Connect the white cable to the connector marked with a white
triangle.

Postrequisites

1 Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the Fan Shroud" on page 20.
2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on

page 18.

3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on

page 11.

book.book Page 31 Thursday, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM

Advertising