Compaq G42 Laptop User Manual


 
Description Spare part
number
Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi and 2070 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo adapter (BT3.0+HS ready)
(for models 1.2 and 1.3 only)
600370-001
Ralink 5390GN 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter (for model 1.3 only) 630703-001
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 52).
5. Remove the hard drive cover (see
Hard drive on page 53).
Remove the WLAN module:
1. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the 2 Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the mini-card compartment
cover.
3. Lift the cover off the computer (2). The mini-card compartment cover is included in the plastics
kit, spare part number 600190-001.
4. Disconnect the two WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module.
5. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (2) that secures the WLAN module to the computer. (The
edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
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