Dell Latitude D520 User Manual

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 Mini-Card
Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the captive screw on the cover, and remove the cover from the computer.
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3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.
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4. If a card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a card, remove the existing card:
a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the card.
b. Release the card by pushing the metal securing tab away from the card until the card pops up slightly.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.
NOTE: If you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is already installed.
NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
NOTE: Depending on the type of Mini-Card you have, either two or three of the three antenna cables may be in use. The white cable goes to the main
antenna connector, the black goes to the aux connector, and the grey goes to the third connector (if applicable).
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antenna cables (2)
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Dell Latitude D520 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core Duo or Intel Celeron M
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Chipset	Intel 945GM Express
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Processor Speed	1.66 GHz
RAM	512 MB to 4 GB
Storage	40 GB to 120 GB HDD
Display	15.4 inch
Display Resolution	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Battery	6-cell Lithium Ion
Ports	4 x USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet, Modem
Wireless	802.11a/b/g