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 Communication Cards

Dell™Inspiron™1011ServiceManual

Subscriber Identity Module

Wireless Mini-Cards

Subscriber Identity Module

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) identifies users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity card.

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Installing the SIM

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

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3. In the battery bay, slide the SIM into the compartment.

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4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).

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Removing the SIM

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1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

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2. Press the SIM into the compartment to release it. When it is partially ejected, remove the SIM from the battery bay.

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3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).

Wireless Mini-Cards

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

Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots:

l One full Mini-Card slot - for Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)

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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

battery bay

SIM

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 www.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.

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) before working inside the

computer.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.