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Step 11. Reattach the hinge to the chassis, and reconnect the scalar headphone input, scalar and DVI/HDMI
cables to the motherboard.
Step 12. Reattach the base cover and secure it with the screws.
Replacing the Wi-Fi card
Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the base cover.
To replace the Wi-Fi card:
Step 1.
Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating
system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.
Step 2.
Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Step 3.
Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)
cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to "Left and right view"
and "Rear view" for help with locating the various connectors.
Step 4.
Remove the base cover. Refer to "Removing the base cover".
Step 5.
Remove the hinge from the chassis. Refer to "Removing the hinge from the chassis".
Step 6.
Remove the rear cover. Refer to "Removing the rear cover".
Step 7.
Use a small flat head screwdriver to prise the Wi-Fi card away from the socket.
Step 8.
Disconnect the antenna cable
Step 9.
To install the new Wi-Fi card:
a.
Connect the data cable to the new Wi-Fi card.
b.
Line up the new Wi-Fi card with the socket, snap it into position and secure it with the pins.
c.
Reconnect the antenna cable to the new Wi-Fi card.
Step 10. Reattach the rear cover to the LED panel.
Step 11. Reattach the hinge to the chassis, and reconnect the scalar headphone input, scalar and DVI/HDMI
cables to the motherboard.
Step 12. Reattach the base cover and secure it with the screws.
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