User Manual

32 Chapter 04: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC
Replacing the Wireless Networking Card (Advanced)
Currently there are three standard wireless networking
protocols, 802.11a/802.11b/ 802.11g, that are widely used and
offer various capabilities and ranges. Right on the horizon is a
third, 802.11n, which promises higher throughput and a longer
operational range.
The Sahara Slate PC was built with this new, impending standard
in mind, and features a user upgradeable wireless networking
adapter. It should be mentioned, however, that while replacing
the wireless card isn’t difficult, it is a more delicate and involved
procedure than upgrading the RAM or HDD. If you are
uncomfortable performing this upgrade yourself, please contact
your dealer to arrange for it to be upgraded at their facility.
Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for
information on how to upgrade your computer’s wireless
networking adapter. Be sure to follow the procedures in the
preceding section, Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure.
1. Turn off your computer, turn it over and place it face down
on a solid, flat surface. Be careful not to place it on
something rough that could damage the display screen.
2. Locate the wireless networking adapter’s
compartment near the right side of
the back panel of the system, just
above the stylus pen holder.
Loosen the two screws that
secure the wireless
compartment cover.
3. Lift the cover from the edge
where the screw holes are located
to remove it and set it aside. Inside is
the wireless networking adapter, 56K
voice/data/fax modem and Bluetooth® adapter. The wireless