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Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card. 4. Remove the securing screw that connects the Mini-Card to the system board. 5. Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. NOTE: Depending on the configuration of your system, one or more of the Mini-Cards might not be present. NOTE: Your computer can only support two Full Mini-Cards and one Half Mini-Card at a time. NOTE: The WLAN slot supports a half Mini-Card. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. 1 WWAN/WLAN Mini-Card 2 M2 x 3-mm securing screw 3 antenna cable connectors (2) NOTE: If you are removing a WPAN/UWB Mini-Card, disconnect the blue antenna cable from the Mini-Card. Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. 3. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled WLAN and so on. 4. Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot and replace the securing screw. 5. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each Mini- Card supported by your computer. 6. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve. 7. Replace the base cover and tighten the captive screws. 8. Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place. 9. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTICE: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: Install the UWB Mini-Card in the WWAN or WPAN slot. Do not install a UWB Mini-Card in the WLAN card slot. Doing so may cause damage to your computer. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. Connectors on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WWAN (2 antenna cables) Main WWAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle) white with gray stripe black with gray stripe WLAN (2 or 3 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) MIMO WLAN (*gray triangle) white black gray WPAN (one antenna cable) WPAN blue * The MIMO WLAN is optional and may not be available in all computers. NOTE: The gray antenna cable may not be available in all computers. The presence of the gray antenna cable in your Mini-Card compartment depends upon the type of display. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the three screws on the optical drive and take out the optical drive from the bay. Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Connect the optical drive connector to the system board. 2. Replace and tighten the three screws on the optical drive. 3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Removing the Optical Drive Interposer 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Remove the three screws on the optical drive and take out the optical drive from the bay. 4. Pull out the optical drive interposer to remove it. 1 optical drive 3 screws (3) Back to Contents Page 1 optical drive 2 optical drive interposer Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Studio 1535/1536 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove the eight screws from the bottom of the computer. 4. Remove all Mini-Cards (see Removing the Mini-Card). 5. Press and remove any ExpressCard or media card. 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the eight screws on the palm rest. 8. Remove the touch pa...