Removing The Wireless Lan Mini-Pci Card (User-Replaceable); Figure 2-4. Removing The Mini-Pci Card - HP Pavilion ze5200 Service Manual

Removing the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card
(User-Replaceable)
Certain notebooks include a wireless LAN mini-PCI card under the mini-PCI door on the bottom of the
notebook.
Caution
Handle the Mini-PCI card only by its edges and provide proper grounding, or you might damage
the card through electrostatic discharge.
Required Equipment
•
#0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery.
2. On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the captive screws holding the Mini-PCI door, and then
remove the door.
Caution
Be careful when connecting and disconnecting the antenna cables from the mini-PCI card.
Damaged cables or connectors can degrade notebook performance.
3. Disconnect the two antenna cables from the mini-PCI card.
4. Press outward on the latches at the sides of the mini-PCI card to release it (the mini-PCI card
pops up).
5. Carefully pull the mini-PCI card out of the connector.
Reassembly Notes
•
Carefully press the mini-PCI card into the connector at an angle of about 30°, until it is fully
inserted. Then press down on both sides of the mini-PCI card until the latches snap closed.
2-6 Removal and Replacement

Figure 2-4. Removing the Mini-PCI Card

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