Service Manual

About this task

NOTE: The antenna module can only be removed from the location shown on computers shipped with 6-cell battery

configurations.

The following images indicate the location of the antenna module and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lift the Mylar that covers the system board.

2. Peel the tape that secures the antenna cables to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the antenna module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

5. Lift the antenna module and its cables off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

6. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the system board.

7. Disconnect the antenna cables from the system board.

Removing and installing components