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Replacing the Mini-Card

Follow the instructions in

Before You Begin

Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.

Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled

WLAN

and so on.

Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot.

Replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.

Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each Mini-
Card supported by your computer.

Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.

Replace the base cover (see

Replacing the Base Cover

Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place.

10.

Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the

Dell Technology Guide

Back to Contents Page

CAUTION:

Install the UWB Mini-Card in the WWAN or WPAN slot. Do not install a UWB Mini-Card in the WLAN card slot. Doing so may cause

damage to your computer.

CAUTION:

Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

Connectors on the Mini-Card

Antenna Cable Color Scheme

WWAN (2 antenna cables)

Main WWAN (white triangle)

Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle)

white with gray stripe

black with gray stripe

WLAN (2 or 3 antenna cables)

Main WLAN (white triangle)

Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)

MIMO WLAN (*gray triangle)

white

black

gray

WPAN (one antenna cable)

WPAN

blue

* The MIMO

WLAN

is optional and may not be available in all computers.

NOTE:

The gray antenna cable may not be available in all computers. The presence of the gray antenna cable in your Mini-Card compartment depends

upon the type of display.

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Page 1: ...sed in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model PP39L December 2008 Rev A00 Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Communication Cards Coin Cell Battery Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Power Button Board Camera Optional Palm Rest Speake...

Page 2: ...y best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING Before performing these procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer and remove any other external cables from the computer CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge g...

Page 3: ...afety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer WARNING Befo...

Page 4: ... display and press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network device CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer CAUTION To avoid damage to the computer use only the battery...

Page 5: ...talled and a network cable is attached 2 Turn on the computer 3 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support dell com 4 Click Download Now to download the file 5 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears click Yes I Accept this Agreement The File Download window appears 6 Click Save this program to disk and then click OK The Save In window appears 7 Click the down arrow...

Page 6: ...9 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen Back to Contents Page CAUTION Do not interrupt this process once it begins Doing so may cause system damage ...

Page 7: ...nel Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 metal surface...

Page 8: ... inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer...

Page 9: ...eath the center control cover to the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in place 3 Close the display and turn over the computer 4 In the battery bay replace the screw that secures the center control cover 5 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Page 10: ...ver Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 metal surface...

Page 11: ...s the back panel on the computer CAUTION To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw CAUTION To avoid damage to the processor hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw CAUTION Onl...

Page 12: ...to the system board 4 Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Page NOTE If a new processor is installed you will receive a new thermal cooling assembly which will include an affixed thermal pad or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation NOTE The pin 1 corner of the processor module has a triangle t...

Page 13: ...the processor heat sink off the computer Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot do no...

Page 14: ...d Assembly 5 Connect the ExpressCard cables back to their respective connectors on the system board see Replacing the ExpressCard Board 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 7 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page NOTE The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together If either the...

Page 15: ...NING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 metal surface such as a connector on the b...

Page 16: ...bles through the routing hole to the base of the computer 5 Secure the camera cable display cable and power button cable to their routing guides 6 Connect the camera cable display cable and power button cable to their connectors on the system board 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 9 Close the display and tur...

Page 17: ...ou Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 4 Remove the four screws securing the display panel to the display cover 5 Using the camera cable pull tab disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera WARNING The following instructions are not applicable to Edge to Edge display panels which should not...

Page 18: ...isplay cable pull tab disconnect the display cable from the display board Replacing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Connect the display cable to the board at the back of the display panel 1 screws 4 2 camera cable pull tab 3 camera cable 4 display panel 1 display panel bracket 1 left 1 right 2 screws 4 total 2 on each side 1 display cable connector 2 display cable...

Page 19: ...ving the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display panel without removing the display bracket see Removing the Display Panel 4 Remove the two screws one on each side securing the display hinges to the display cover 5 Remove the display hinges Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instruction...

Page 20: ...omputer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 metal surface such as the back panel on the computer CAUTION Only a certifi...

Page 21: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 22: ...cure the system board to the computer base 4 Connect the AC adapter connector cable USB cable fan cable and the subwoofer cable to their respective connectors on the system board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_co...

Page 23: ...5 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page ...

Page 24: ...tices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Before Working Inside Your Computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in the Sleep state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive CAUTION Only a certif...

Page 25: ...logy Guide 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page 1 screws 4 2 hard drive bracket CAUTION When the hard drive is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer CAUTION Before turni...

Page 26: ...dditional safety best practices 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 metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Da...

Page 27: ... 4 Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them into the slots of the palm rest 5 Press on the corner edges near the top to snap the keyboard into place 6 Replace the two screws on top of the keyboard 7 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover Back to Contents Page ...

Page 28: ...es the battery latch to the battery release latch and take the latch out from the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist ...

Page 29: ... to the battery release latch 3 Using a small screwdriver place the spring over the hook on the computer base 4 Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order Back to Contents Page CAUTION Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly ...

Page 30: ...o not hear the click remove the WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 metal s...

Page 31: ...it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click Start Help and Support Dell System Information Back to Contents Page NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot 1 tab 2 notch CAUTION If the base cover is difficult to close remove the module and reinstall...

Page 32: ...reless Wide Area Network WWAN Full Mini Card WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 unpa...

Page 33: ...ts connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned 1 WWAN W...

Page 34: ...l the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page CAUTION Install the UWB Mini Card in the WWAN or WPAN slot Do not install a UWB Mini Card in the WLAN card slot Doing so may cause damage to your computer CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may damage the conn...

Page 35: ...ce the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 periodi...

Page 36: ... read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 metal surface such as the back panel on the computer CAUTION Only a certified serv...

Page 37: ...ard connectors 4 Connect the display cable camera cable and power button cable to the respective system board connectors see Replacing the Display Assembly 5 Slide the antenna cables through their cable routing see Replacing the Display Assembly 6 Replace the Mini Cards see Replacing the Mini Card 7 Replace the eight screws at the bottom of the computer 8 Replace the base cover see Replacing the B...

Page 38: ... the battery bay until it clicks in place Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 periodical...

Page 39: ...onnector WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 metal surface such as the back...

Page 40: ...5 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page ...

Page 41: ...WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices 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 metal surface such as the back panel on...

Page 42: ... the speaker cables carefully through the securing tabs on the palm rest 3 Turn the palm rest over 4 Replace the screw on the palm rest 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page ...

Page 43: ...place the three screws securing the subwoofer to the computer base 2 Replace the subwoofer cable back to the routing guides 3 Replace the system board on the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_complianc...

Page 44: ...em board to the computer base 5 Connect the AC adapter connector cable USB cable fan cable and the subwoofer cable to their respective connectors on the system board 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page ...

Page 45: ...sor heat sink see Removing the Processor Heat Sink 7 Remove the processor see Removing the Processor Module 8 Remove the processor bracket from the system board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION T...

Page 46: ...d Assembly Follow the steps in Removing the System Board Assembly in reverse order Back to Contents Page NOTE Depending on your system configuration the number of screws shown here may be greater than the number of screws present on your computer CAUTION Ensure that any loose cables do not get caught beneath the system board ...

Page 47: ...sta start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own December 2008 Rev A00 Back t...

Page 48: ...Route the USB connector cable through the routing guide 4 Connect the USB connector cable to the system board connector WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yo...

Page 49: ...r Connector 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

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