Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

Sections

1

  • WLAN module
  • 4 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              WLAN module
  • Shut down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
  • Turn the computer so that it faces upside down. Position the computer with the front toward you.
  • Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pivot the battery to remove it.

Shut down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.

Turn the computer so that it faces upside down. Position the computer with the front toward you.

Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pivot the battery to remove it.

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Step 2

  • Loosen the three Phillips M2.5×6.0 captive screws that secure the memory module compartment cover.
  • Use a plastic opening tool (or equivalent) to lift the back side of the cover. Small tabs hold the cover in place. Firmly pull up on the cover to release the tabs.
  • Remove the cover

Loosen the three Phillips M2.5×6.0 captive screws that secure the memory module compartment cover.

Use a plastic opening tool (or equivalent) to lift the back side of the cover. Small tabs hold the cover in place. Firmly pull up on the cover to release the tabs.

Remove the cover

Step 3

  • Disconnect the main antenna cable
  • Disconnect the auxiliary antenna cable
  • Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.0 screw that secures the WLAN module to the computer.

Disconnect the main antenna cable

Disconnect the auxiliary antenna cable

Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.0 screw that secures the WLAN module to the computer.

Step 4

  • Remove the WLAN module by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.

Remove the WLAN module by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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