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.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

2Remove the hinge cover and keyboard. See "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 25 and "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27.

3Ground 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.

4If 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.

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