Wireless Mini-Card(s): Dell Inspiron One 2305/2310 Service Manual
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Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
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:
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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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.
If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer supports two half Mini-Card slots for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and a TV tuner module.
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2. Remove the back cover (see
Removing the Back Cover
).
3. Follow the instructions from
step 2
to
step 5
in
Removing the Front Stand
.
4. Remove the system-board shield (see
Removing the System-Board Shield
).
5. Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card.
1
antenna cables (2)
6. Remove the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system-board connector.
7. Lift the Mini-Card away from the system-board connector.
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).
