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Lenovo 3393, 2988, 2992E5U, 2982, 2993, 2996, 3395, 3306, 3224, 3202, 3187 Removing the WiFi card module

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5. Grasp the WiFi adapter card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot.

Figure 63. Removing the WiFi adapter card

Note: The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot.

Removing the WiFi card module

To remove the WiFi card module, do the following:

1.Remove the WiFi adapter card from the computer, and then disconnect the front and rear WiFi antenna cables from the WiFi card module.

Figure 64. Removing the WiFi antenna cables

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Lenovo 3393, 2988, 2992E5U, 2982, 2993, 2996, 3395, 3306, 3224, 3202, 3187, 3214, 3185, 3207, 3209, 3198 Removing the WiFi card module

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ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition September Copyright Lenovo Important safety information ContentsChapter 2. Using your computer Chapter 5. Installing or replacingChapter 6. Recovery information Appendix A. Notices iv ThinkCentre User Guide Service and upgrades Important safety informationStatic electricity prevention Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayExtension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersHeat and product ventilation Plugs and outletsExternal devices Operating environment Modem safety informationCleaning and maintenance Power supply statementLaser compliance statement DANGERx ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 1. Product overview FeaturesMicroprocessor MemoryConnectivity System management featuresPower supply Input/Output I/O featuresSecurity features Preinstalled software programsDimensions SpecificationsWeight EnvironmentLenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemAccessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Accessing Lenovo programs from Control PanelCommunications Utility Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating systemAn introduction to Lenovo programs Password Manager Lenovo Solution CenterPower Manager Recovery MediaRescue and Recovery LocationsSystem Update SimpleTapOptical drive eject/close button Power switch Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locationsHard disk drive activity indicator Power indicator USB 2.0 connector USB port Microphone connector Headphone connectorFigure 2. Rear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerPower cord connector VGA monitor connectorDescription ConnectorLocating parts on the system board Locating componentsFigure 4. System board part locations 1 4-pin microprocessor power connector 2 Microprocessor14 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 5. System board part locationsLocating internal drives Figure 7. Machine type and model label Machine type and model labelThe following is a sample of the machine type and model label Frequently asked questions Chapter 2. Using your computerAccessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating system Where are my recovery discs?Using Windows shortcut keys Using the keyboardUsing the blue ThinkVantage button Using a fingerprint readerAdjusting audio Using the wheel mouseSetting the volume from the desktop About your computer audioUsing CDs and DVDs Setting the volume from Control PanelHandling and storing CD and DVD media 2. In the Sound topic, click Adjust system volumeRecording a CD or DVD Playing a CD or DVD22 ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 3. You and your computer Accessibility and comfortArranging your workspace ComfortElectrical outlets and cable lengths Glare and lightingAir circulation Moving your computer to another country or region Voltage-selection switchRegistering your computer For power cord information and part numbers, go to Replacement power cordsChapter 4. Security Security featuresBIOS passwords Using passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Figure 8. Integrated cable lockConfiguring the fingerprint reader Windows passwordsUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against viruses30 ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesOpening the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelFigure 10. Removing the front bezel 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on pageWhat to do next Accessing the system board components and drivesInstalling or replacing a memory module 36 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 12. Removing a memory moduleFigure 13. Opening the retaining clips What to do next Installing or replacing a PCI cardFigure 14. Installing a memory module as shown to What to do next Installing or replacing the card readerInstalling the card reader 40 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 17. Installing the card readerFigure 19. Removing the card reader cover Figure 18. Installing the screw that secures the card readerWhat to do next Figure 20. Removing the screw that secures the card reader Replacing the card readerFigure 21. Installing the card reader What to do next Installing or replacing the mSATA solid state driveInstalling the mSATA solid state drive Figure 23. Installing the mSATA solid state drive into the storage converter 46 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 25. Installing the mSATA solid state drive storage converterWhat to do next Replacing the mSATA solid state drive48 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 27. Removing the mSATA solid state drive storage converterFigure 29. Removing the mSATA solid state drive 50 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 32. Installing the mSATA solid state drive storage converterWhat to do next Replacing the batteryFigure 33. Installing the screw that secures the storage converter Figure 34. Removing the old battery Installing the solid state diskFigure 35. Installing a new battery What to do nextTo install the solid state disk, do the following Figure 38. Removing the hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk driveWhat to do next 2 , pin What to do next Replacing the optical driveFigure 40. Installing the hard disk drive Figure 41. Pivoting the optical drive bay Figure 43. Installing the optical drive retainer and slide the optical drive out of the rear of the drive bay assembly7. Press the optical drive lock Figure 42. Removing the old optical driveWhat to do next Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyFigure 44. Installing a new optical drive a. Partially remove screw b. Partially remove screw a. Partially tighten screw b. Partially tighten screw What to do next Replacing the power supply assemblyFigure 47. Installing the heat sink fan duct Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away 64 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 48. Removing the heat sink fan ductFigure 49. Power connectors on the system board Note Use only screws provided by Lenovo What to do next Replacing the microprocessorFigure 52. Installing the heat sink fan duct 5. Lift the small handle Figure 55. Installing the microprocessor 70 ThinkCentre User Guide Replacing the cover presence switchWhat to do next Figure 57. Removing the cover presence switch What to do next Replacing the internal speakerFigure 58. Installing the new cover presence switch Figure 59. Removing the internal speaker What to do next Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyFigure 60. Installing the new internal speaker What to do next Figure 61. Removing the front audio and USB assemblyRemoving the WiFi adapter card Replacing the WiFi unitsRemoving the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi units Figure 68. Connecting the WiFi antenna cables Figure 67. Installing the WiFi card moduleWhat to do next Installing or removing the rear WiFi antennaInstalling the rear WiFi antenna What to do next Removing the rear WiFi antennaFigure 70. Installing the rear WiFi antenna What to do next Installing or removing the front WiFi antennaInstalling the front WiFi antenna Figure 72. Peeling off the paper that protects the sticker Figure 73. Installing the front WiFi antennaFigure 74. Removing the front WiFi antenna Removing the front WiFi antennaWhat to do next What to do nextReplacing the keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementFigure 75. Connecting a new keyboard or mouse What to do next86 ThinkCentre User Guide Obtaining device driversCreating and using recovery media Chapter 6. Recovery informationRecovery information for the Windows 7 operating system Creating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsUsing recovery media Performing a backup operation3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Using the Rescue and Recovery workspacePerforming a recovery operation Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling software programsSolving recovery problems 92 ThinkCentre User GuideResetting your computer to the factory default settings Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating systemRefreshing your computer Advanced startup options94 ThinkCentre User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPower-On Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordEnabling or disabling a device Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOSUSB Setup SATA ControllerSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Enabling ErP compliance modeICE thermal alert ICE performance modeBetter Acoustic Performance default setting Disabled100 ThinkCentre User Guide Exiting the Setup Utility programChapter 8. Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the BIOS from a disc 2. Click Download Drivers & Software 3. Click Use Quick Path Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating systemRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Keeping your computer current Chapter 9. Preventing problemsGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating systemBasics Using System UpdateCleaning and maintenance “Basics” on page “Cleaning your computer” on page “Computer” on pageComputer Cleaning your computerKeyboard Optical mouseCleaning a glass-screen surface Good maintenance practicesMoving your computer Basic troubleshooting Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting procedureNo audio in Windows Audio problemsNo audio in DOS applications or games CD problemsSound comes from one external speaker only Black screen instead of DVD video DVD problemsA CD or DVD does not work No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie DVD movie will not playPlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found messageKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Intermittent problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundThe mouse or pointing device does not work The wireless keyboard does not workThe pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse The fingerprint reader does not workThe image appears to be flickering Monitor problemsWrong characters appear on the screen The image is discolored Networking problemsYour computer cannot connect to the network Ethernet problems1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound 2. Click Hardware and SoundThe Wake on LAN feature is not working A wireless LAN problemA wireless WAN problem Bluetooth problems Option problemsAn option that was just installed does not work Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headphoneAn option that previously worked does not work now Performance and lockup problemsInsufficient free hard disk drive space 1. Click Start Computer3. Click Disk Cleanup Excessive number of fragmented files2. Click Programs 3. Click Turn Windows features on or off 3. Click Disk Cleanup 4. Click Clean up system filesSerial port problems Printer problemsInsufficient memory 5. Click OptimizeSoftware does not work as expected Software problemsWhen using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order 124 ThinkCentre User Guide USB problemsLenovo Solution Center Safety and Warranty Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsUsing the documentation and diagnostic program Help and serviceCalling for service Lenovo Support Web sitePurchasing additional services Using other services128 ThinkCentre User Guide Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Appendix A. NoticesLenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Trademarks Export classification notice Appendix B. Regulatory informationElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityDeutschland German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU HinweisLenovo product service information for Taiwan Additional regulatory informationJapanese VCCI Class B statement Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan134 ThinkCentre User Guide Recycling information Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationImportant WEEE information Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for TaiwanDeclarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de UsoAppendix C. WEEE and recycling information Battery recycling information for the European Union138 ThinkCentre User Guide Ukraine RoHS Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules India RoHSAppendix E. ENERGY STAR model information 142 ThinkCentre User Guide Index Page flashing the BIOS 146 ThinkCentre User Guide