Replacing the Left and Right Antennas

If you need to remove or replace an antenna, see the figure below.

Caution

Handle the connector ends of the antennas carefully. Failure to do so could degrade notebook performance.

Handle the antenna routing metal tabs in the bottom case carefully. These tabs can be easily broken.

1.Carefully remove both antennas from the old bottom case.

2.Route both antenna cables through the new bottom case as shown below. Make sure you leave enough room at the cable connector end to connect to the mini-PCI card.

Figure 2-20. Replacing the Antennas

Replacing a PCMCIA Door

If you need to remove or replace a PCMCIA door, see the figure below.

Figure 2-21. Removing a PCMCIA Door

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Removal and Replacement

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