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Wireless Mini PCI Card: Dell™ XPS M140 Service Manual

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Wireless Mini PCI Card

Dell™ XPS M140 Service Manual

  Removing the Mini PCI Card

  Replacing the Mini PCI Card


NOTE: If you ordered the optional Mini PCI card at the same time that you ordered your computer, the card is already installed.

Removing the Mini PCI 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 instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.

  2. Loosen the two captive screws on the modem/Mini PCI/wireless cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.

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modem/Mini PCI/wireless cover

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captive screws (2)

 

 

  1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.

 

 

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antenna cables

 

 

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools of any kind to spread the metal clips that secure the Mini PCI card.
  1. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the metal clips securing each end of the Mini PCI card until the card pops up.

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Mini PCI card

2

metal retention clips (2)

 

 

  1. Remove the Mini PCI card from the connector at a 45-degree angle.


Replacing the Mini PCI 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 instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

  2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Mini PCI Card, as applicable.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, make sure the antenna cables are not under the card when you secure the card into place.
NOTICE: The edge connector is keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connector and realign the card.
  1. Install the new Mini PCI card:

    1. Align the notch in the Mini PCI card edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.

    1. Slide the Mini PCI card firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and then rotate the card down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the card and reinstall it.

 

 

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Mini PCI card

 

 

  1. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. Make certain that the cable connectors snap securely into place.

 

 

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antenna cables

 

 

  1. Replace the modem/Mini PCI/wireless cover and tighten the screws.


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