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Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX
connection
Before you start, print these instructions.
Your computer has a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX. To replace the PCI Express Mini Card
with a new one, follow the procedure below.
Danger: During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from 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 module, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This
action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the PCI Express Mini
Card.
Note: Use the PCI Express Mini Card provided by Lenovo.
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card with two connectors
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card with three connectors
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card with two connectors
To replace the PCI Express Mini Card with two connectors, do as follows:
1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait for a few
minutes, till the inside of the computer cools, before you start the following procedures.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
Remove the
battery.
3.
Remove the
keyboard.
4.
Remove the palm
5.
6. If a tool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new card, use it to disconnect the
cables from the card. If no such tool is included, disconnect the cables from the card by picking up the
connectors with your fingers and gently unplugging them.
PCI Express Mini Card
rest.
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