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 the computer.
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.
Disconnect the ExpressCard cables from the connectors on the system
board.
Remove the four screws securing the ExpressCard board to the computer
base cover and remove the board.
1
ExpressCard board
2
screws (4)
3
ExpressCard cables
Replacing the ExpressCard Board
Connect the ExpressCard board cables to the system board connectors.
Place the ExpressCard board in position and replace the four screws to
secure the board.
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.