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6. Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
7. Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector.
1
antenna cables (2)
3
screw
Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
NOTE:
If your computer includes both the WWAN and WLAN cards, replace the WLAN card before replacing the WWAN card.
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
CAUTION:
Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION:
The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system
board, and realign the card.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.
3. With the label on the Mini-Card facing up, insert it at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector.
4. Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
5. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Card(s) supported
by your computer.
Connectors on the Mini-Card
main WLAN (white triangle)
auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)
main WWAN (white triangle)
auxiliary WWAN (black triangle)
6. Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
7. Align the tab on the Mini-Card cover with the slot on the computer base and snap the cover into place.
8. Replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card cover to the computer base.
9. Replace the battery (see
Replacing the
2
Mini-Card
4
system board connector
Begin.
Colors of antenna cables
white
black
white with gray stripe
black with gray stripe
Battery).
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