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Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. 1 Mini-Card 2 screws (2) 4. Remove the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system board. 5. Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector. 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 on the system board. 5. Replace the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system board. 6. 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. 7. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve. 8. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 10. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 3 antenna cables (2) CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: 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) white black NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 4. Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see Removing the Mini-Card). 7. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 10. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the system board. 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 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your 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 Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 1 screw 11. Lift the optical drive away from the computer base. Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the optical drive on the computer base. 3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the system board. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Turn the computer over and replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base. 7. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 9. Replace the Mini-Cards, if applicable (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 10. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page 1 screw 2 optical drive Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader. 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 4. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see Removing the Mini-Card). 7. Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 9. Turn the computer over. 10. Remove the ten screws from the base of the computer. WARNING...