User's Manual

Before You Begin 121
• In the Microsoft Windows XP operating system , right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
Click
Properties → General .
•
In the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system , click the Windows Vista Start button → Help
and Support
→ Computer Information .
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 located in the
Product Information Guide .
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.
NOTE: Depending on your system, the Mini-Card may be located under the keyboard or under a cover on the
bottom of your system.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 111.
2 Remove hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 115) and keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 124).
3 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.
NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
4 If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the
existing card:
a Disconnect the cables from the card.
NOTE: Depending on the type of Mini-Card you have, not all cables may be in use.