Adding a mini pci card – Dell Precision M60 User Manual

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11.

 

Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.

12.

 

Turn on the computer.

 

As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.

 

To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer:

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In Windows XP, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information.

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In Windows 2000, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and then click the General tab.

Adding a Mini PCI Card

 

If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed.

 

1.

 

Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

2.

 

Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut down the computer.

3.

 

If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking station for instructions.

4.

 

Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.

5.

 

Wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then disconnect any attached devices.

6.

 

Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and module bay devices.

 

7.

 

Turn the computer over.

8.

 

Loosen the captive screw from the Mini PCI card/modem cover, and remove the cover.

 

1 captive screw

2 memory module cover

CAUTION:

FCC rules strictly prohibit users from installing 5 GHz (802.11a, 802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g) Wireless LAN Mini PCI cards. Under no

circumstances should the user install such a device. Only trained Dell service personnel are authorized to install a 5 GHz Wireless LAN Mini PCI
card.

If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4 GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI Card, please 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.

NOTE:

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

CAUTION:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

NOTICE:

Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the

back of the computer. Continue to ground yourself periodically during this procedure.

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