6.
Remove the rear cover
(2)
by lifting it straight up.
Reverse this procedure to install the rear cover.
SIM connector board
NOTE:
This section applies only to computer models equipped with a WWAN module.
Description
Spare part number
SIM connector board
486252-001
Before removing the SIM connector board, 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 46
).
5.
Remove the following:
a.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 52
)
b.
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 55
)
c.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 61
)
d.
Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 65
)
e.
Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 74
)
f.
Top cover (see
Top cover on page 81
)
g.
Rear cover (see
Rear cover on page 93
)
Component replacement procedures
95
