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Mini-Card Board
Alienware®M14x Service Manual
Removing the Mini-Card Board
Replacing the Mini-Card Board
Removing the Mini-Card Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
3. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).
4. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
5. Remove the center-control cover (see Removing the Center-Control Cover).
6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
8. Remove the three screws that secure the Mini-Card board to the computer base.
9. Lift the Mini-Card board to disconnect the connector on the mini-card board from the connector on the system board.
Replacing the Mini-Card Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Align the connector on the mini-card board with the connector on the system board and press gently.
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 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 Pack) before working inside the
computer.
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