Dell Insp 640 M Manual

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Modem (Optional)
If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer, the modem is 
already installed.
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product 
Information Guide.
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 109.
2Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the modem/Mini-Card/wireless cover, and then 
remove the cover.
3Remove the existing modem:
aRemove the...

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4Install the replacement modem:
aConnect the modem cable to the modem.
 NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and 
realign the card. 
b
Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem into the connector on the system 
board.
cReplace the screw that secures the modem to the system board.
5Replace the modem/Mini-Card/wireless cover.
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4pull-tab5system board connector
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Mini-Card 
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.
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 109. 
2If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step . If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing 
card:
aDisconnect both antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
bRelease the Mini-Card by pushing...

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 NOTICE: The connectors are color-keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors 
and realign the card.
3Install the replacement Mini-Card:
 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini-Card, make sure the antenna cables are not under the card when you click 
the card into place.
a
Align the Mini-Card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini-Card into the 
connector until it clicks.
 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini-Card, never...

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Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product 
Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside...

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4Turn the computer right-side up, and then open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it rests on 
your work surface.
 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.
5Insert a scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side.
6Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it. 
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Replacing the Hinge Cover 
1Insert the left edge of the cover into place. 
2Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. 
3Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 
4Replace the two screws in the battery bay. 
5Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery on page 41). 
Keyboard
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product 
Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic...

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Replacing the Keyboard
 NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the six tabs along the front edge of 
the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place.
1Connect the keyboard cable to the system board.
2Fasten the keyboard cable with the lever on the system board connector.
3Place the six tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest.
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
 CAUTION: Before you...

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 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside 
the computer. 
If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, the card is already installed.
1
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 109.
2Loosen the captive screws in the modem/Mini-Card/wireless cover, and then remove the cover. 
3Remove the screw securing the card carrier. 
4Pull the carrier out of the compartment so that...

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Coin-Cell Battery 
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
 CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information 
Guide.
 
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 avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside 
the...