Dell Inspiron 1428 Service Manual

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Wireless Mini-Card 3510Wireless Mini-CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wristgrounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as aconnector on your computer).CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on yourcomputer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not coveredby your warranty.CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery(see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer.NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cardsfrom sources other than Dell.If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is alreadyinstalled.Your computer supports one Mini-Card slot:• one Half Mini-Card slot — for WLANNOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, theMini-Card slot may not have a Mini-Card installed.Removing the Mini-Card1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).3 Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 33).4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.5 Remove the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system board.