Before you start, print these instructions.
Some ThinkPad models have a PCI Express Mini Card slot for connection to a wireless WAN. To replace
the PCI Express Mini Card with a new one, follow the procedure below.
To find the position of the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection in your computer, click
here
.
Danger:
During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the the telephone
outlet on the wall.
Danger:
Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid
shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot.
Attention:
Before you start installing a PCI Express Mini Card, touch a metal table or a grounded
metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage
the card.
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To replace the PCI Express Mini Card in a ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch model, a ThinkPad T61 14.1-
inch widescreen model, and a ThinkPad R61 14.1-inch widescreen model, click
here
.
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To replace the PCI Express Mini Card in a ThinkPad T61 15.4-inch widescreen model, click
here
.
For the ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch, ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch widescreen, and ThinkPad R61 14.1-inch
widescreen models
To replace the PCI Express Mini Card, do as follows:
1.
Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait for a few
minutes, till the inside of the computer cools, before you start the following procedures.
2.
Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3.
Remove the battery
.
4.
Remove the keyboard
.
Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN connection
Note:
If your computer is either a ThinkPad T61 14.1-inch widescreen model or a ThinkPad R61
14.1-inch widescreen model, you must lift up the bracket first, as shown in the drawing.
5.
If a tool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new card, use it to disconnect the
cables from the card
(1)
. If no such tool is included, disconnect the cables
(1)
by picking up the
connectors with your fingers and gently unplugging them. Remove the screws
(2)
. The card pops up
(3)
.
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