Mini-Card

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual

If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.

CAUTION: Before you begin 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.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you begin working inside the computer.

Removing a Mini-Card

Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card.

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Mini-Card

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antenna cables (2)

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antenna cable connectors (2)

Release the Mini-Card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly.
Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector.

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system board connector

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Mini-Card

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metal securing tabs (2)

Replacing a Mini-Card

NOTICE: The system board and Mini-Card connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.

NOTICE: Make sure the antenna cables are not under the card when you insert it.

Insert the Mini-Card connector into the system board connector at a 45-degree angle.

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system board connector

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Mini-Card

Press the other end of the Mini-Card into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place.
Connect the black antenna cable to the connector labeled with a black triangle, and connect the white antenna cable to the connector labeled with a white triangle.

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Mini-Card

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white antenna cable (white triangle)

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black antenna cable (black triangle)

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