Steps
1. Remove the single (M2x2.5) screw that secures the WWAN-card bracket to the system board.
2. Lift and remove the WWAN-card bracket from the computer.
3. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the WWAN-card shield cover from the WWAN card.
4. Lift and remove the WWAN-card shield cover from the computer.
5. Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the WWAN card.
6. Slide and remove the WWAN card from the WWAN-card slot.
NOTE:
When replacing the system board, the thermal-pad sticker underneath the WWAN card must be transferred to
the replacement system board.
NOTE: For systems shipped with a 4G WWAN card, when replacing the system board, the WWAN-card support frame
must be transferred to the replacement system board.
Installing the WWAN card
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the WWAN card and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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