32 Communication Cards
If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer supports two types of wireless Mini-Cards:
• Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
• Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before
you service the computer.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page9.
2
Remove the hinge cover and keyboard. See "Removing the Hinge Cover"
on page25 and "Removing the Keyboard" on page27.
3
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of
the computer.
NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the
computer.
4
If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a
Mini-Card, remove the existing card:
a
Disconnect the antenna cables from the card.
NOTE: Depending on the type of Mini-Card you have, not all cables may be in use.