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Mini PCI Card
Dell Latitude D410 Service Manual
Removing the Mini PCI Card
Replacing the Mini PCI Card
Removing the Mini PCI Card
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
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NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
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- Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
- Remove the center control cover.
- Remove the keyboard.
- Remove the metal shield:
- Loosen the two captive screws that secure the metal shield.
- Lift the shield on the side near the screw hole, slide the shield tabs out from under the
edge of the computer base, and lay the shield aside.
- If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to "Replacing the Mini PCI card."
If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card:
- Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.
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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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- Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up
slightly.
- Remove the Mini PCI card from the connector at a 45-degree angle.
Replacing the Mini PCI Card
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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the antenna cables or the Mini PCI card, never place the cables under the
card.
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NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the
connectors and realign the card.
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- Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card
into the connector until it clicks.
- Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.
- Replace the metal shield:
- Slide the metal shield into place.
- Tighten the two captive screws that secure the metal shield.
- Replace the keyboard.
- Replace the center control cover.
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