How to Insert or Remove a SIM Card on a Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet

The Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet SIM card slot is not easily identifiable due to its inconspicuous location. The small opening poses challenges when it comes to inserting and properly positioning the SIM card. Moreover, removing the SIM card can be difficult, often resulting in it getting stuck. Because of this, the tablet may fail to detect the SIM card.

Affected Platform:

• Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet

Inserting or removing a SIM card incorrectly can result in:

• The SIM card gets trapped and then damaged due to the thickness difference between the Nano SIM card and its adapter during removal from the slot.
• The SIM card is incorrectly oriented when inserted into the slot.
• The SIM card is incompletely installed when inserted into the slot.

Dell Technologies recommends using the Micro SIM card without an adapter to ensure that the SIM card is working properly. If an adapter is required, Dell Technologies recommends that the Nano SIM card and adapter are from the same telecommunication company. This ensures that there is no thickness difference between the Nano SIM card and its adapter.

Users may either Insert or Eject a SIM card. Click the appropriate process for more information.

Insert the SIM Card

Inserting the SIM card with the correct orientation and securely in place is crucial.

1. Verify that users have a micro SIM card (preferred) or a nano SIM card with an adapter.

Figure 1: Micro SIM card without adapter

Figure 2: Nano SIM card with adapter (same telecom company)

Figure 3: Nano SIM card with adapter (different telecom company)

Figure 4: Nano SIM card without adapter

Figure 5: Only adapter (no Nano SIM card inside)

2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment. Open the SIM cover and then carefully insert the SIM card. The golden pad on the SIM card should face up. The side of the SIM card with a chamfer should be inserted first.

 
Figure 6: SIM card

3. Gently push the SIM card to the end of the socket until it is securely in place. Confirm that the SIM card is inserted completely.

Figure 7: Complete and incomplete insertion examples

4. Close the SIM cover and confirm that it is securely fastened.

Figure 8: Closing the SIM cover

Eject the SIM Card

1. Remove the battery from the battery compartment. Open the SIM cover to locate the SIM card.

Figure 9: Opening the SIM cover

2. Gently push the SIM card towards the end of the socket until it is ejected closer to the opening. Carefully remove the SIM card from the device.

Figure 10: Removing the SIM card

3. Close the SIM cover, ensuring that it is securely fastened.

Figure 11: Closing the SIM cover