2Troubleshooting Procedures
Figure 2-28 Wimax troubleshooting process
Notes: Wimax Antenna assemble rule as below:
Color of antenna
White antenna
Black antenna
Assemble location
Main/1
Aux/2
The Wimax antenna wire, Wimax unit or system board may each be the source of a Wimax fault. Any of these components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s Wimax system is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure
Procedure 1: Wimax connection test
Procedure 2: Connector and replacement check
Procedure 1 Wimax connection check
PLS use windows application. If an error is located, go to Procedure 2. If an error is not located, the Wimax system is functioning properly.
Procedure 2 Connector and replacement check
The Wimax antenna, Wimax unit or system board may be disconnected or damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks.
Check 1 Make sure that the Wimax antenna is firmly connected to the Wimax module (refer to Chapter 4 for instructions) and that the Wimax module is securely slotted into the system board. If the problem persists, go to Check 2.
Check 2 Check that the wireless communication switch is turned to “On”, and then make sure that the wireless communication LED on the front panel is light. If the LED is light but the wireless LAN function is still faulty, the antenna may be damaged. Replace with a new antenna following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem persists, or if the wireless LAN LED is not light when the wireless communication switch is turned to “On”, go to Check 3.
Check 3 The wireless LAN unit may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4.
Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4.
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