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WLAN module, Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw

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WLAN module Description Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter (non vPRO) 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 784644-005 792609-005 792610-005 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 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 optical drive (see Optical drive on page 32). 6. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 36). 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.) 42 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts

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WLAN module
Description
Spare part number
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter (non vPRO)
784644-005
Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
792609-005
Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter
792610-005
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 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 optical drive (see
Optical drive
on page
32
).
6.
Remove the bottom cover (see
Bottom cover
on page
36
).
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.)
42
Chapter 6
Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts