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WLAN module

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WLAN module Description Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter Atheros AR9565 802.11bgn 1x1 WiFi + BT4.0 combo Adapter Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter Spare part number 675794-001 690020-001 733476-001 709848-001 CAUTION: 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 device functionality, and then contact 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 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 31). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 37). 6. Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 40). To remove the WLAN module: 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module. NOTE: The #1 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module Main terminal. The #2 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module Aux terminal. 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (2) that secures the WLAN module to the system board. (The WLAN module tilts up.) 3. Remove the WLAN module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle (3). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

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WLAN module
Description
Spare part number
Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter
675794-001
Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter
690020-001
Atheros AR9565 802.11bgn 1x1 WiFi + BT4.0 combo Adapter
733476-001
Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter
709848-001
CAUTION:
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 device functionality, and then contact 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 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
31
).
5.
Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard
on page
37
).
6.
Remove the top cover (see
Top cover
on page
40
).
To remove the WLAN module:
1.
Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables
(1)
from the terminals on the WLAN module.
NOTE:
The #1 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module Main terminal. The #2 WLAN
antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module Aux terminal.
2.
Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw
(2)
that secures the WLAN module to the system board. (The
WLAN module tilts up.)
3.
Remove the WLAN module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle
(3)
.
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Chapter 4
Removal and replacement procedures