Wlan module – HP PAVILION DX6500 User Manual
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WLAN module
Description
Spare part number
Intel 802.11a/g/n WLAN module
441086-001
Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module
451861-001
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:
1
.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2
.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3
.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4
.
Remove the battery (see
).
5
.
Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see
).
Remove the WLAN module:
1
.
Disconnect the two WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module.
NOTE:
The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal. The
white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal.
NOTE:
Computer models equipped with an 802.11a/g/n WLAN module will have an additional
wireless antenna cable (2), yellow in color. Disconnect the yellow WLAN antenna cable from the
WLAN module middle terminal.
2
.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (3) that secure the WLAN module to the computer. (The
edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
3
.
Remove the WLAN module (4) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:
WLAN modules are designed with a notch (5) to prevent incorrect installation into the
WLAN module slot.
46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures