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Wireless Mini-Card
Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/15-N5050 Owner's Manual
Removing the Mini-Card
Replacing the Mini-Card
If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer has one half Mini-Card slots for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card.
Removing the Mini-Card
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery. See Removing the Battery.
3. Remove the keyboard. See Removing the Keyboard.
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
5. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
6. 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: 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 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: 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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