Dell Inspiron 13 N3010 - Wireless Mini-Card; Removing the Mini-Card; Replacing the Mini-Card

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 Wireless Mini-Card
Dell™Inspiron™N3010ServiceManual
Removing the Mini-Card
Replacing the Mini-Card
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If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer supports one Mini-Card slot:
l One half Mini-Card slot — for WLAN
Removing the Mini-Card
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 16 in Removing the System Board.
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3. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
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4. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on 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 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 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.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed.
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screw
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Mini-Card