Dell XPS M1710 - Mini-Card; Removing the Mini-Card

Mini-Card: Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual
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Mini-Card
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
CAUTION: Only products approved for use in your portable computer may be installed.
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 prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your
Computer) before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2. Turn the computer upside down and loosen the captive screws from the Mini-Card cover.
3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, and lift the cover to remove it.
4. If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card:
a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.