Installing hard drive
1 Insert the hard drive into the slot on the system.
2 Replace the screws to secure the hard drive to the system.
3 Replace the hard drive cable.
4 Replace the screws to secure the hard drive assembly to the system.
5 Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the system board.
6 If you have not removed the battery, you must connect the battery cable to the system board.
7 Install the base cover.
8 Follow the procedures in After working inside your system.
WLAN card
Removing the WLAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the WLAN card:
a Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw (1) that secures the WLAN card to the laptop [1].
b Lift the metal bracket that secures the WLAN cables to the WLAN card [2].
c Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3].
NOTE
: The WLAN card is held in place with an adhesive foam spacer.
d Pull the WLAN card to release it from the connector on the system board[4].
NOTE
: Ensure NOT to pull the WLAN card more than 35°, to avoid pin damage.
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