WLAN/Bluetooth combo card
The computer uses a card that provides both WLAN and Bluetooth functionality.
Table 5-4 WLAN/Bluetooth combo card descriptions and part numbers
Description Spare part number
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 (non-vPro) L22634-002
Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 L44796-002
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 (non-vPro) L57250-002
Before removing the WLAN/Bluetooth combo card, follow these steps:
NOTE: The WLAN module and the WWAN module are not interchangeable.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 34).
2. Place the computer in Battery Safe mode (Battery Safe mode on page 34).
3. Remove the bottom cover (Bottom cover on page 36).
4. Remove the battery (Battery on page 35).
Remove the WLAN module:
1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module.
NOTE: The WLAN antenna cable labeled 1 connects to the WLAN module Main terminal labeled 1. The
WLAN antenna cable labeled 2 connects to the WLAN module Aux terminal labeled 2. If the computer is
equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module, the yellow WLAN antenna cable connects to the middle
terminal on the WLAN module.
2. Remove the Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 screw (2) that secures the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of
the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
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