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Intel® Turbo Memory

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual

  Removing the FCM

  Replacing the FCM

The Intel Turbo Memory also called Flash Cache Module (FCM), is an internal flash drive that helps improve the performance of your computer.

NOTE: This card is only compatible with the Windows Vista™ operating system.

NOTE: If you ordered a Intel Turbo Cache Memory with your computer, the card is already installed.

NOTE: WWAN card and FCM share the same slot. You can install only one card at a time.

Removing the FCM

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the keyboard cover (see Removing the Keyboard Cover).
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
   
   
4. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.
   
   

NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.

5. Remove the screw securing the FCM to the system board.
   
   
6. Lift the card out of its connector.
   
   

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antenna cables

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screw

Replacing the FCM

NOTICE: When installing this card, ensure the two antenna cables are not under the card. The antenna cables are designed to lay alongside the FCM and into the protective sleeve. Installing the card on top of these antenna cables may cause damage to your computer.

NOTICE: Install the FCM in the WWAN slot. Do not install an FCM in the WLAN card slot. Doing so may cause damage to your computer.

1. Connect the FCM to the connector on the system board.
   
   
2. Tighten the screw securing the FCM to the system board.
   
   
3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
   
   
4. Replace the keyboard cover (see Replacing the Keyboard Cover).
   
   

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