Service Manual
Removal and Replacement
2-7
Removing the Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card
(User-Replaceable)
Certain notebooks include a wireless LAN Mini PCI card under the Mini PCI door on the
bottom of the notebook.
CAUTION:
Handle the Mini PCI card only by its edges and provide proper grounding, or
you might damage the card through electrostatic discharge.
Required Equipment
0 Phillips screwdriver
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery.
2. On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the captive screws holding the Mini PCI door, and
then remove the door.
CAUTION:
Be careful when connecting and disconnecting the antenna cables from the
Mini PCI card. Damaged cables or connectors can degrade notebook performance.
3. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.
4. Press outward on the latches at the sides of the Mini PCI card to release it (the Mini PCI card
pops up).
5. Carefully pull the Mini PCI card out of the connector.
Figure 2-5. Removing the Mini PCI Card
HP Pavilion ze4x00, HP Compaq nx9005 and nx9000,
Compaq Evo Notebook N1050v and N1010v,
and Compaq Presario 2100 and 1100 Models