Replacing CRUs

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Replacing the Wi-Fi card

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Notes

The locations of Wi-Fi antenna connectors might vary.

  1. 1

    Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

  2. 2

    Remove the computer cover.  For details, see Removing the computer cover.

  3. 3

    Remove the storage drive bracket.  For details, see Replacing the storage drive bracket.

  4. 4

    Remove the Wi-Fi card shield.

    • Type1


    Removing the Wi-Fi card shield
    • Type2


    Removing the Wi-Fi card shield


  5. 5

    Replace the Wi-Fi card.

    • Type1


    1. 1 Disconnecting the antennas
    2. 2 Removing the Wi-Fi card
    3. 3 Installing the Wi-Fi card
    4. 4 Connecting the antennas
    • Type2


    1. 1 Disconnecting the antennas
    2. 2 Removing the Wi-Fi card
    3. 3 Installing the Wi-Fi card
    4. 4 Connecting the antennas
  6. 6

    Reinstall the Wi-Fi card shield.

    • Type1


    Installing the Wi-Fi card shield
    • Type2


    Installing the Wi-Fi card shield


  7. 7

    Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover, and then reconnect the cables.  For details, see Completing the parts replacement.