HP Mini 210-1000 HP Mini 2102, HP Mini 210, and Compaq Mini 210 - Maintenance - Page 54

CAUTION, The white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module Aux terminal.

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CAUTION: The WWAN module and the WLAN module are not interchangeable. To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. 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 device 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 38). 5. Remove the service cover (see Service cover on page 40). Remove the WLAN module: 1. 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. 2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (2) that secure the WLAN module to the system board. (The WLAN module tilts up.) 3. Remove the WLAN module (3) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle. NOTE: WLAN modules are designed with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect insertion of the WLAN module into the WLAN module slot. Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

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CAUTION:
The WWAN module and the WLAN module are not interchangeable.
To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module
authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in
your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the
module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and
Support.
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 device 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
38
).
5.
Remove the service cover (see
Service cover
on page
40
).
Remove the WLAN module:
1.
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.
2.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws
(2)
that secure the WLAN module to the system
board. (The WLAN module tilts up.)
3.
Remove the WLAN module
(3)
by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:
WLAN modules are designed with a notch
(4)
to prevent incorrect insertion of the
WLAN module into the WLAN module slot.
Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module.
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Chapter 4
Removal and replacement procedures