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Mini-Card

Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual

  Removing the Mini-Card

  Replacing the Mini-Card

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

Removing the Mini-Card

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
   
   
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the card.
   
   

NOTE: Depending on the type of Mini-Card you have, not all cables may be in use.

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Mini-Card

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antenna cables

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools of any kind to spread the metal clips that secure the module.

5. Use your fingertips to carefully push the metal retention bracket away from the card until the card pops up.
   
   

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Mini-Card

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metal retention bracket

6. Remove the Mini-Card from the connector at a 45-degree angle.
   
   

Replacing the Mini-Card

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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.

NOTICE: The card connector is keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, realign the card.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini-Card, never place cables on top of or under the card.

NOTICE: Do not insert a Mobile Broadband (WWAN) network card into the WLAN card connector.

NOTE: The Mini-Card may have two or three antenna connectors, depending on the type of card you ordered.

1. Align the Mini-Card edge connector with the system board connector, then slide the card firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle.
   
   
2. Rotate the Mini-Card down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the card and reinstall it.
   
   
3. Connect the cables to the Mini-Card, ensuring that you route the cables correctly.
   
   

NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your Mini-Card.

4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
   
   
5. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).
   
   

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