Dell Inspiron 1440 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageWireless Mini-CardDell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service ManualRemoving the Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-CardIf you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).Removing the Mini-Card1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.5. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board connector.6. Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector.WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface.CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™is not covered by your warranty.CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside thecomputer.CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge"in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have Mini-Card installed in the slot.1 Mini-Card 2 screw3 antenna cable connectors (2)