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WLAN module, Remove the Phillips PM screws

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WLAN module Description Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter Spare part number 709848-005 753077-005 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 technical 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 26). 5. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 27). 6. Remove the base enclosure and top cover (see Base enclosure on page 30). Remove the WLAN module: 1. Disconnect the #1 and #2 WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN module (1) if you have not already done so to remove the display panel. NOTE: The WLAN module may have two screws depending on the model. NOTE: The #1 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module #1 main terminal. The #2 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module #2 auxiliary terminal. 2. Remove the Phillips PM screw(s) (2) that secure the WLAN module to the system board. (The WLAN module tilts up.) 42 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts

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WLAN module
Description
Spare part number
Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
709848-005
Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter
753077-005
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 technical 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
26
).
5.
Remove the optical drive (see
Optical drive
on page
27
).
6.
Remove the base enclosure and top cover (see
Base enclosure
on page
30
).
Remove the WLAN module:
1.
Disconnect the #1 and #2 WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN module
(1)
if you have not already done
so to remove the display panel.
NOTE:
The WLAN module may have two screws depending on the model.
NOTE:
The #1 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module #1 main terminal. The #2 WLAN
antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module #2 auxiliary terminal.
2.
Remove the Phillips PM screw(s)
(2)
that secure the WLAN module to the system board. (The WLAN
module tilts up.)
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Chapter 6
Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts