HP EliteBook 8730w User Manual

WLAN module
Description Spare part number
For use in non-iAMT models:
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries and regions except for
Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan
480985-001
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan 482957-001
Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries and regions 480986-001
For use in iAMT models:
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n for iAMT WLAN module for use in all countries and regions except
for Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan
506678-001
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g for iAMT WLAN module for use in Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan 506680-001
Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/b/g/n for iAMT WLAN module for use in all countries and regions 506679-001
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 41).
5. Remove the memory module/WLAN module compartment cover (see
Memory module
on page 49).
Remove the WLAN module:
1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module.
NOTE: The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal. The
white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal. If the computer is
equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module, the yellow WLAN antenna cable is connected to
the middle terminal on the WLAN module.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (2) that secure the WLAN module to the computer.
(The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
Component replacement procedures 51

HP EliteBook 8730w Specifications