Loosen the two captive screws on the Mini Card compartment cover, then
remove the cover and set it aside.
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captive screws (2)
2
cover
Disconnect the blue antenna cable from the WPAN card.
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WPAN card
2
antenna cable connector
Release the WPAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the
back of the computer until the card pops up slightly.
Lift the WPAN card out of its system board connector.
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WPAN card
2
metal securing tabs (2)
Replacing a Mini Card
WLAN Card
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WLAN card, never place cables under the card.
Insert the WLAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system
board connector labeled "WLAN".
Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the securing tabs until
the card clicks into place.
Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are
installing:
If the WLAN card has two triangles on the label (white and black), connect the white antenna cable to the connector labeled "main" (white triangle), and connect the black antenna cable to the connector labeled "aux" (black triangle).
If the WLAN card has three triangles on the label (white, black, and gray), connect the white antenna cable to the white triangle, connect the black antenna cable to the black triangle, and connect the gray antenna cable to the gray triangle.
Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws.
Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WWAN card, never place cables under the card.
Insert the WWAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system
board connector labeled "WWAN".
Press the other end of the WWAN card down into the securing tabs until
the card clicks into place.
Connect the black antenna cable with a gray stripe to the connector
labeled "aux" (black triangle) and connect the white antenna cable with a
gray stripe to the connector labeled "main" (white triangle).
Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws.
WPAN Card
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WPAN card, never place cables under the card.
Insert the WPAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system
board connector labeled "WPAN".
Press the other end of the WPAN card down into the securing tabs until
the card clicks into place.
Connect the blue antenna cable to the WPAN card.
Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
