Dell 1564 Laptop User Manual


 
Replacing the Mini-Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
3. With the label on the Mini-Card facing up, insert it at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate connector on the system board.
4. Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
5. Connect the white antenna cable to the main Mini-Card connector labeled with a white triangle. Connect the black antenna cable to the auxiliary Mini-
Card connector labeled with a black triangle.
6. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).
7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
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CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system
board, and realign the card.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
NOTE: If you are installing a communication 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.