Removing the Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card

(User-Replaceable)

Certain notebooks include a wireless LAN Mini PCI card under the Mini PCI door on the bottom of the notebook.

CAUTION: Handle the Mini PCI card only by its edges and provide proper grounding, or you might damage the card through electrostatic discharge.

Required Equipment

0 Phillips screwdriver

Removal Procedure

1.Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery.

2.On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the captive screws holding the Mini PCI door, and then remove the door.

CAUTION: Be careful when connecting and disconnecting the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card. Damaged cables or connectors can degrade notebook performance.

3.Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.

4.Press outward on the latches at the sides of the Mini PCI card to release it (the Mini PCI card pops up).

5.Carefully pull the Mini PCI card out of the connector.

Figure 2-5. Removing the Mini PCI Card

HP Pavilion ze4x00, HP nx9005 and nx9000,

Compaq Evo Notebook N1050v and N1010v, and

Compaq Presario 2100 and 1100 Models

Service Manual

Removal and Replacement

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