Dell Inspiron N5050 Owner's Manual

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Wireless Mini-Card 256Wireless 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on yourcomputer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered byyour warranty.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: 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 has one half Mini-Card slots for Wireless Local Area Network(WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card.NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, theMini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed.Removing the Mini-Card1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.5 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.