Installing and replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection

Before you start, print these instructions.

Your computer has a PCI Express Mini Card slot for connection to a wireless LAN/WiMAX. To replace the PCI Express Mini Card with a new one, read the following prerequisites.

Prerequisites for the procedure

DANGER

During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall.

DANGER

Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot.

Attention: Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the card.

Your computer has a PCI Express Mini Card slot for connection to a wireless LAN/WiMAX. To replace the PCI Express Mini Card with a new one, follow the procedure below.

Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card with two connectors

1.Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait for a few minutes, till the inside of the computer cools, before you start the following procedures.

2.Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.

3.Remove the battery. For details, refer to the instructions in “Remove the battery” on page 116.

4.Remove the keyboard. For details, refer to the instructions in “Remove the keyboard” on page 118.

5.Remove the palm rest. For details, refer to the instructions in “Remove the palm rest” on page 122.

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429040 specifications

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