Before removing the wireless antenna, follow these steps:
1.Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 23).
5.Remove the rear cover (see Rear cover on page 26).
6.Disconnect the battery cable (see Hard drive on page 27).
7.Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 27).
8.Remove the cover bracket (see X-axis capacitor board on page 33).
9.Remove the display stand recess (see Display stand recess on page 41).
Remove the wireless antenna:
1.Release the wireless antenna transceivers (1) from the surfaces of the middle frame and the display assembly. (The wireless antenna transceivers are attached to the middle frame and the display assembly with
2.Release the wireless antenna cables from the clips (2) built into the display assembly.
3.Remove the wireless antenna cables and transceivers (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the wireless antenna.
Middle frame
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Middle frame (includes display assembly pads, display stand release assembly, and | |
capacitor board riser) | |
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Component replacement procedures 59
