2.
Press down on the module until the side retention clips snap into place (3).
WLAN module
To remove the WLAN module, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-7
WLAN module descriptions and part numbers
Description
MediaTek RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 M.2 2230 AIM-T 160 MHz PCI-e + USB WW WLAN
Realtek 8852CE Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 M.2 2230 PCI-e + USB WW WLAN
IMPORTANT:
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.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2.
Remove the bottom cover (see
3.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see
Remove the WLAN module:
1.
Remove the WLAN antenna plate (1) that secures the WLAN antenna cables to the WLAN module.
The WLAN antenna plate is included in the Miscellaneous Kit, spare part number N96244-001.
To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless
Bottom cover on page
Preparation for disassembly on page
39).
Battery on page
Spare part number
N22541-005
N19618-005
39).
41).
WLAN module
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