Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab in the system-board connector.
3. Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.
4. Press the other end of the Mini-Card down and replace the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system-board connector.
5. Connect the appropriate antenna cable(s) to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-
Card(s) supported by your computer.
6. Replace the system-board shield (see Replacing the System-Board Shield).
7. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front Stand.
8. Replace the back cover (see Replacing the Back Cover).
9. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Use of excessive force may damage the connectors.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, ensure that there are no cables or antenna cables under the Mini-Card.
Connectors on the Mini-Card
Antenna Cable Color Scheme
WLAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WLAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)
white
black
TV tuner (1 antenna cable)
black
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.