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only with HP Compaq 6735s Notebook PC models., Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables

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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 50). Remove the WLAN module: 1. Position the computer with the front toward you. 2. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw (1) that secures the WLAN module compartment cover to the computer. 3. Lift the right side of the WLAN module compartment cover (2), swing it to the left, and remove the cover. The WLAN module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part numbers 491253-001 (for use only with HP Compaq 6730s Notebook PC models) and 491616-001 (for use only with HP Compaq 6735s Notebook PC models. 4. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module. NOTE: The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module "Main" terminal. The white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module "Aux" terminal. 5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

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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
50
).
Remove the WLAN module:
1.
Position the computer with the front toward you.
2.
Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw
(1)
that secures the WLAN module compartment
cover to the computer.
3.
Lift the right side of the WLAN module compartment cover
(2)
, swing it to the left, and remove the
cover. The WLAN module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part numbers
491253-001 (for use only with HP Compaq 6730s Notebook PC models) and 491616-001 (for use
only with HP Compaq 6735s Notebook PC models.
4.
Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables
(1)
from the terminals on the WLAN module.
NOTE:
The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal. The
white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal.
5.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws
(2)
that secure the WLAN module to the computer.
(The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
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Chapter 4
Removal and replacement procedures