6.
Remove the rear cover (2) by lifting it straight up.
Reverse this procedure to install the rear cover.
SIM connector board
NOTE:
This section applies only to computer models equipped with a WWAN module.
Description
SIM connector board
Before removing the SIM connector board, 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
5.
Remove the following:
a.
Hard drive (see
b.
Optical drive (see
c.
Keyboard (see
d.
Switch cover (see
e.
Display assembly (see
f.
Top cover (see
g.
Rear cover (see
Battery on page
48).
Hard drive on page
54)
Optical drive on page
Keyboard on page
63)
Switch cover on page
Display assembly on page
Top cover on page
83)
Rear cover on page
95)
57)
67)
76)
Component replacement procedures
Spare part number
486252-001
97