Replacing the mini-card(s) – Dell Inspiron 11z (1121, Late 2010) User Manual
Page 39
8.
Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector.
Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
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.
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 you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-
Cards supported by your computer.
6.
Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
7.
Replace the palm rest (see
Replacing the Palm Rest
).
8.
Follow the instructions from
step 5
to
step 7
in
Replacing the Hard Drive
.
9.
Replace the keyboard (see
Replacing the Keyboard
).
10.
Replace the battery (see
Replacing the Battery
).
11.
Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required.
1 antenna cables (2) 2 screw
3 Mini-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
Antenna Cable Color Scheme
WWAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WWAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle)
WLAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WLAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)
TV tuner (1 antenna cable)
white with gray stripe
black with gray stripe
white
black
black