Replacing the mini-card(s) – Dell Inspiron 13 (1370, Late 2009) User Manual

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6.

Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.

 

7.

Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector.

 

Replacing the Mini-Card(s)

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.

 

 

 

 

3.

With the label on the Mini-Card facing up, insert it at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate 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.

 

5.

Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Card(s) supported
by your computer.



 

6.

Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.

 

7.

Align the tab on the Mini-Card cover with the slot on the computer base and snap the cover into place.

 

8.

Replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card cover to the computer base.

 

9.

Replace the battery (see

Replacing the Battery

).

1

antenna cables (2)

2

Mini-Card

3

screw

4

system board connector

NOTE:

If your computer includes both the WWAN and WLAN cards, replace the WLAN card before replacing the WWAN card.

CAUTION:

Use firm and even pressure to slide the 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 card and on the system

board, and realign the card.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.

 

Connectors on the Mini-Card

 

Colors of antenna cables

main WLAN (white triangle)

auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)

white

black

main WWAN (white triangle)

auxiliary WWAN (black triangle)

white with gray stripe

black with gray stripe

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