Description
Spare part number
Broadcom 4321AGN 802.11a/b/g/n modules:
●
For use in the United States and Canada
434661-001
●
For use in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Nordic region,
and India
434661-002
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47
).
5.
Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see
Memory module on page 54
).
Remove the WLAN module:
1.
Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables
(1)
from the WLAN module.
NOTE:
The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal. The
white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal.
NOTE:
Computer models equipped with an 802.11ab/g/n WLAN module will have an additional
wireless antenna cable
(2)
, yellow in color.
2.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×11.0 screws
(3)
that secure the WLAN module to the computer.
(The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
3.
Remove the WLAN module
(4)
by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:
WLAN modules are designed with a notch
(5)
to prevent incorrect installation into the
WLAN module slot.
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