Dell Studio 1450 (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 34)

4. Remove the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system board.
5. Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector.
Replacing the Mini-Card
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
3. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled
WLAN and so on.
4. Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board.
5. Replace the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system board.
6. 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.
7. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover ).
9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).
10. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
3 antenna cables (2)
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
WWAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WWAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle)
white with gray stripe
black with gray stripe
WLAN (2 or 3 antenna cables)
Main WLAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)
white
black
NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-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.