Mini pci card, Removing the mini pci card – Dell Inspiron 9300 User Manual

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Mini PCI Card

Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual

  

Removing the Mini PCI Card

  

Replacing the Mini PCI Card

 

Removing the Mini PCI Card

 

 

 

1.

Follow the instructions in "

Before Working Inside Your Computer

."

 

2.

Turn the computer over and loosen the two captive screws on the Mini PCI card cover.

 

3.

Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open.

 

4.

Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.

CAUTION:

If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI card, follow the instructions noted below. Only

products approved for use in your portable computer may be installed. Approved Mini PCI cards may be purchased only from Dell.

CAUTION:

Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the system board, you must

remove the main battery

before you begin working inside the computer.

NOTE:

2.4-GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the user.

NOTE:

If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, see "

Replacing the Mini

PCI Card

." If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card.

1 antenna cables (2)

NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card.

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