Replacing the mini-card, Procedure – Dell Inspiron 14R SE (7420, Mid 2012) User Manual

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Replacing the Mini-Card

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the R
egulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards

from sources other than Dell.

Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card, Wi-Fi, and Worldwide Interoperability for
Microwave Access (WiMax).

Procedure

1

Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.

2

Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab on the system-board connector.

CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the Mini-Card into place. If you use

excessive force, you may damage the connector.

CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel

resistance, check the connectors on the Mini-Card and on the system board, and
realign the Mini-Card.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under

the Mini-Card.

3

Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the

system-board connector.

4

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.

5

Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini-Card.

The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Card

supported by your computer.

Connectors on the Mini-Card

Antenna Cable Color Scheme

WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables)

Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)

Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle)

white

black

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