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2-6 Removal and Replacement Service Manual
Removing the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card
(User-Replaceable)
Certain notebooks include a wireless LAN mini-PCI card under the mini-PCI door on the bottom of the
notebook.
Caution
Handle the Mini-PCI card only by its edges and provide proper grounding, or you might damage the
card through electrostatic discharge.
Required Equipment
•
#0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1.
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery.
2.
On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the captive screws holding the Mini-PCI door, and then
remove the door.
Caution
Be careful when connecting and disconnecting the antenna cables from the mini-PCI card.
Damaged cables or connectors can degrade notebook performance.
3.
Disconnect the two antenna cables from the mini-PCI card.
4.
Press outward on the latches at the sides of the mini-PCI card to release it (the mini-PCI card pops
up).
5.
Carefully pull the mini-PCI card out of the connector.
Figure 2-4. Removing the Mini-PCI Card
Reassembly Notes
•
Carefully press the mini-PCI card into the connector at an angle of about 30°, until it is fully
inserted. Then press down on both sides of the mini-PCI card until the latches snap closed.