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Mini PCI Card

Dell Precision™ M20 Service Manual

  Removing the Mini PCI Card

  Installing the Mini PCI Card

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located 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.

Removing the Mini PCI Card

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the center control cover.
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard.
   
   

NOTE: If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, install the Mini PCI card. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card:

4. Remove the antenna cables from the routing clips.
   
   
5. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.
   
   

1	Mini PCI card
2	Mini PCI card connector
3	antenna cables (2)

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card.

6. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.
   
   
7. Remove the Mini PCI card from the Mini PCI card connector at a 45-degree angle.
   
   

1	Mini PCI card
2	metal securing tabs (2)

Installing the Mini PCI Card

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the antenna cables or the Mini PCI card, never place the cables under the card.

NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.

1. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks.
   
   

NOTICE: Ensure the antenna cables are properly secured by the routing clips on the left side of the fan. Failure to do so may cause damage to the antenna cables and the fan.

1	Mini PCI card
2	metal securing tabs (2)

2. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.
   
   

1	Mini PCI card
2	antenna wires (2)

3. Replace the keyboard.
   
   
4. Replace the center control cover..
   
   

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