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Mini-Card

Dell™ Inspiron™ 6400/E1505 Service Manual

If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover.
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard. See Keyboard.
   
   
4. If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card:
   
   
   1. Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
      
      

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Mini-Card

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antenna cables (2)

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antenna cable connectors (2)

2. Release the Mini-Card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly.
   
   
3. Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector.
   
   

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system board connector

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Mini-Card

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metal securing tabs (2)

NOTICE: 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.

5. Install the replacement Mini-Card:
   
   
   1. Insert the Mini-Card connector into the system board connector at a 45-degree angle, and then press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place.
      
      

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.

2. Connect the two antenna cables to the Mini-Card (black cable to the connector labeled "AUX" and the white cable to the connector labeled "MAIN").
   
   

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system board connector

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antenna cables (2)

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antenna cable connectors (2)

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