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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
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.
5.
Use your fingertips to carefully push the metal retention bracket away from the card until the card pops up.
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.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of Mini-Card you have, not all cables may be in use.
1
Mini-Card
2
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.
