Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection
Some ThinkPad® models have a PCI Express Mini Card slot for connection to a wireless WAN. To replace
the PCI Express Mini Card with a new one, read the following prerequisites, and select your model from the
list below for the instruction.
Prerequisites for the procedure
Danger: During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the the telephone
outlet on the wall.
Danger: Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid
shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot.
Attention: Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card, touch a metal table or a grounded
metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage
the card.
Replacement instructions
For ThinkPad® T500 and W500
For ThinkPad T400