WLAN module

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Atheros 9285G 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter:

 

 

 

● Intel WiFi Link 6200 802.11 a/g/n WLAN module for use in Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda,

572509-001

Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium,

 

Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile,

 

Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic,

 

Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany,

 

Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Herzegovina, Honduras, Hong Kong,

 

Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan,

 

Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,

 

Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, the

 

Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama,

 

Paraguay, the People’s Republic China, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico,

 

Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,

 

South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad

 

and Tobago, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, the U.S. Virgin

 

Islands, the United States, Venezuela, and Vietnam

 

 

 

802.11 a/g/n WLAN module:2x2 Claret-2 MOW

 

 

 

● Intel WiFi Link 6200 802.11 a/g/n WLAN module for use in the United States and French

580101-002

Canada

 

 

 

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 36).

5.Remove the memory module compartment cover (see “Expansion memory module”).

6.Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 39

Remove the WLAN module:

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support.

1.Remove the wireless antenna cables from the clip (1) built into the hard drive bracket.

2.Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (2) from the terminals on 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.

46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures