Wlan Module - HP PAVILION DX6500 Maintenance And Service Manual

WLAN module

Description
Intel 802.11a/g/n WLAN module
Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
1.
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
3.
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
Remove the battery (see
4.
Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see
5.
Remove the WLAN module:
Disconnect the two WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module.
1.
NOTE:
white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module "Aux" terminal.
NOTE:
wireless antenna cable (2), yellow in color. Disconnect the yellow WLAN antenna cable from the
WLAN module middle terminal.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (3) that secure the WLAN module to the computer. (The
2.
edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
Remove the WLAN module (4) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
3.
NOTE:
WLAN module slot.
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Battery on page
The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module "Main" terminal. The
Computer models equipped with an 802.11a/g/n WLAN module will have an additional
WLAN modules are designed with a notch (5) to prevent incorrect installation into the
36).
Memory module on page
Spare part number
441086-001
451861-001
43).