4. To remove the hard drive connector, pull the connector (3) away from the hard drive.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
WLAN module
To remove the WLAN module, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-5 WLAN module descriptions and part numbers
Description Spare part number
Dual antenna
Realtek 8852BE Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 WLAN M91238-005
Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + BT 5.0 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) L44796-005
Single antenna
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (1 × 1) MU-MIMO supported and Bluetooth 4.2 combo M09870-005
IMPORTANT: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module
authoriz
ed for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your
country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to
restore device functionality, and then contact support.
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 32).
2. Remove the rubber feet (see Computer feet on page 32).
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