Dell Inspiron 6400 - Manual (Page 10)

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Mini-Card
Dell™ Inspiron™ 6400/E1505 Service Manual
If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover .
3. Remove the keyboard. See Keyboard .
4. If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step 5 . If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card:
a. Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
b. Release the Mini-Card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly.
c. Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the
computer.
1 Mini-Card 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2)
1 system board connector 2 Mini-Card 3 metal securing tabs (2)
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and
realign the card.