Antennas and transceivers
The wireless antennas connect from the WLAN module to transceivers at the top of the computer. Each
transceiver is secured with one screw and sits atop a removable bracket.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
Remove the front panel
3.
Remove the top USB assembly
4.
Remove the antenna cables from the clip near the top of the computer (1) that secures the assembly to
the chassis.
5.
Remove the two Torx screws that secure the antenna transceivers to the computer (2).
6.
Rotate the transceivers upward (3) to remove them from the brackets underneath.
7.
To remove the antenna brackets, rotate the top of the bracket downward, and then lift it up to remove
it.
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Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures
(Preparation for disassembly on page
(Front panel on page
31).
(USB port assembly on page
19).
44).