Lenovo 429133U Tablet User Manual


 
Some ThinkPad models have a PCI Express Mini Card slot for connection to a wireless WAN. To replace the
PCI Express Mini Card with a new one, read the following prerequisites.
Prerequisites for the procedure
DANGER
During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet
on the wall.
DANGER
Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock
hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot.
Attention: Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal
object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the card.
If a Wireless WAN is available in your computer, to replace the PCI Express Mini Card, do as follows.
1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait for
a few minutes, till the inside of the computer cools, before you start the following procedures.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery. For details, refer to the instructions in “Remove the battery” on page 116.
4. Remove the keyboard. For details, refer to the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 118.
5. Remove the palm rest. For details, refer to the instructions in “Remove the palm rest” on page 122.
6. If a tool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new card, use it to disconnect the
cables from the card. If no such tool is included, disconnect the cables by picking up the connectors
with your ngers and gently unplugging them.
Note: Depending on the system conguration of your computer, the card may have only one connector.
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