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Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

What you need

  1. Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Open the latch on the right side that secures the battery in place.

    • Open the latch on the left side that secures the battery in place.

    • Now remove the battery.

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  2. Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset, Main access cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset, Main access cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset, Main access cover: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Philips-head screwdriver remove highlighted screws.

    • Look at the marking to see how to remove the access cover.

    • Remove the access cover as shown by the marker.

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  4. Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • You now have access to all components of this laptop.

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  5. Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset, WLAN/Bluetooth Chipset: step 4, image 1 of 3 Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset, WLAN/Bluetooth Chipset: step 4, image 2 of 3 Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset, WLAN/Bluetooth Chipset: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Here is the chipset WLAN / Bluetooth.

    • Carefully loosen the antenna plugs MAIN and AUX.

    • Loosen the fixing screw with the Philips screwdriver.

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  6. Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset: step 5, image 1 of 2 Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the chipset a little and pull it out to the mSATA connector.

    • Lift the chipset a little and pull it out to the mSATA connector.

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Conclusion

To assemble the device again, proceed in reverse order.

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