HP FN037UAABA, FN038UAABA manual WLAN module

WLAN module

Description		Spare part number
For use in non-iAMT models:
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries and regions except for		480985-001
Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan		482957-001
Intel WiFi Link 5300	802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries and regions	480986-001
For use in iAMT models:
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n for iAMT WLAN module for use in all countries and regions except		506678-001
for Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan
Intel WiFi Link 5100	802.11a/b/g for iAMT WLAN module for use in Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan	506680-001
Intel WiFi Link 5300	802.11a/b/g/n for iAMT WLAN module for use in all countries and regions	506679-001

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 41).

5.Remove the memory module/WLAN module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 49).

Remove the WLAN module:

1.Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) 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. If the computer is equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module, the yellow WLAN antenna cable is connected to the middle terminal on the WLAN module.

2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (2) that secure the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)

Component replacement procedures 51