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Replace WLAN / Bluetooth chipset

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

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

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    1. 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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    2. 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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