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HP Broadband Wireless Module

Installation Guide

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Page 1: ...HP Broadband Wireless Module Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ... products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Third Edition September 2007 First Edition April 2006 Document Part Number 416484 003 ...

Page 3: ...lling the wireless module in model 2710p 18 3 Completing the installation 4 Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module Removing a wireless module from model nc6400 and model 6910p 28 Removing a wireless module from model 2510p 30 Removing a wireless module from model 2710p 31 5 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module software 6 Downloading updates 7 Regulatory notices Federal Communications Comm...

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Page 5: ...bile network operator service your HP Broadband Wireless computer gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet send e mail or connect to your corporate network when you are on the road and outside the range of Wi Fi hotspots 1 ...

Page 6: ...s for your computer Computer model Wireless module slot nc6400 Under the keyboard 6910p Under the keyboard 2510p WWAN module compartment 2710p Hard drive bay wireless wide area network WWAN 3 Install the HP Broadband Wireless Module in your HP Broadband Wireless computer Instructions for installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module are provided in Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Modu...

Page 7: ...message remove the module to restore computer functionality Then contact technical support For information about contacting technical support refer to the printed Getting Started guide included with your computer To install the HP Broadband Wireless Module you need the items shown in the following illustration and described in the following table Item Component 1 HP Broadband Wireless Module 2 Two...

Page 8: ...Item Component Not illustrated HP Broadband Wireless Module Software disc Not included Flat bladed or T8 Torx screwdriver if keyboard removal is required 4 Chapter 1 Getting started ...

Page 9: ...grams and shut down the computer NOTE If you are not sure 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 cord 4 Remove the battery Preparing the computer 5 ...

Page 10: ...6 Chapter 1 Getting started ...

Page 11: ...ocedure below to install the HP Broadband Wireless Module under the keyboard Removing the keyboard CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to electronic components discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object before you begin the following procedure To remove the keyboard 1 Follow the procedures in Preparing the computer in Chapter 1 Getting started 2 Turn the computer...

Page 12: ...dule NOTE If your computer has a wireless module currently installed you must remove it before installing the new module Refer to Chapter 4 Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module After you remove the existing module begin the following procedure at step 3 to install the new module 1 Remove the tape 1 securing the antenna cables 8 Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 13: ...ith a red band and from the AUX antenna cable labeled with the number 6 or with a blue band 3 Insert the notched edge of the wireless module at an angle into the WWAN module slot 1 and then press the module 2 down until it is seated Installing the wireless module in model nc6400 and model 6910p 9 ...

Page 14: ...in this kit to secure the module in place CAUTION Be careful not to pinch the cables or damage the connectors Doing so could reduce wireless performance or cause the wireless module to function improperly 10 Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 15: ...damaging the antenna connector do not insert the connector at an angle Instead firmly press it straight down until it snaps into place NOTE Be sure that the antenna cable is routed through the channel in the frame of the computer so that it does not obstruct the SIM detect switch 3 or lie across the raised edge of the frame Installing the wireless module in model nc6400 and model 6910p 11 ...

Page 16: ...d then connect it to the AUX terminal 2 on the wireless module NOTE Be sure that the antenna cable is routed through the channel in the frame of the computer so that it does not obstruct the SIM detect switch 3 or lie across the raised edge of the frame 12 Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 17: ...r See steps 5 and 6 on page 8 of this chapter for details Be careful not to pinch the cables or damage the connectors Doing so could reduce wireless performance or cause the wireless module to function improperly 1 Rotate the keyboard 1 back to its original location and lock it into place by sliding the 4 keyboard latches 2 in the direction shown Installing the wireless module in model nc6400 and ...

Page 18: ...se the computer and turn it upside down Use a small flat bladed or T8 Torx screwdriver to replace the 3 keyboard screws on the bottom of the computer 14 Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 19: ... 1 Getting started 2 Turn the computer upside down 3 Use the Phillips screwdriver provided in this kit to loosen the WWAN module compartment cover screw 1 4 Lift the WWAN module compartment cover away from the computer 2 NOTE If your computer has a wireless module currently installed you must remove it before installing the new module Refer to Chapter 4 Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module Aft...

Page 20: ...IN antenna cable labeled with the number 5 and from the AUX antenna cable labeled with the number 6 7 Insert the notched edge of the wireless module at an angle into the WWAN module slot 1 and then press the module 2 down until it is seated 16 Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 21: ...kit to secure the module in place 9 Connect the AUX antenna cable 1 labeled with the number 6 to the AUX terminal on the wireless module and connect the MAIN antenna cable 2 labeled with the number 5 to the MAIN terminal Installing the wireless module in model 2510p 17 ...

Page 22: ...dure below to install an HP Broadband Wireless Module in the hard drive bay 1 Follow the procedures in Preparing the computer in Chapter 1 Getting started 2 Turn the computer upside down 3 Use the Phillips screwdriver provided in this kit to loosen the 6 hard drive cover screws 1 4 Lift the hard drive bay cover 2 away from the computer 18 Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 23: ... itself Pulling on the cable can damage the connector or break it off the cable NOTE If your computer has a broadband wireless module currently installed you must remove it before installing the new module Refer to Chapter 4 Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module After you remove the existing module begin the following procedure at step 8 to install the new module 6 Remove the tape 1 securing th...

Page 24: ... with the number 5 and from the AUX antenna cable labeled with the number 6 8 Insert the notched edge of the wireless module at an angle into the WWAN module slot 1 and then press the module 2 down until it is seated 20 Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 25: ...9 Use the Phillips screwdriver and the 2 screws 3 provided in this kit to secure the module in place Installing the wireless module in model 2710p 21 ...

Page 26: ... 1 labeled with the number 5 to the MAIN terminal on the wireless module and connect the AUX antenna cable 2 labeled with the number 6 to the AUX terminal on the wireless module 22 Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 27: ...11 Reconnect the 2 WLAN module antenna cables labeled with the numbers 1 and 2 Installing the wireless module in model 2710p 23 ...

Page 28: ...24 Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 29: ...ting the installation 1 Remove the paper covering the adhesive on the back of the serial number and regulatory label and affix the label inside the battery compartment Be sure that the label adheres securely 25 ...

Page 30: ...attery refer to the user guides on your computer To access the guides in Help and Support select Start Help and Support User Guides 3 Reconnect all external devices 4 Connect the computer to external AC power a Plug the AC adapter into the computer b Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter and the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 5 Turn on the computer 26 Chapter 3 Completi...

Page 31: ...4 Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module NOTE If you have a problem removing the module contact your network administrator or an authorized service provider for assistance 27 ...

Page 32: ...c electricity by touching a grounded metal object before you begin the following procedure CAUTION Do not pull on an antenna cable to remove it Gently grip and pull only on the connector itself Pulling on the cable can damage the connector or break it off the cable 1 Carefully disconnect the wireless module antenna cables from the wireless module by lifting the cable connectors with your fingernai...

Page 33: ...3 Lift up the wireless module 2 and slide it out of the slot 3 at an angle Removing a wireless module from model nc6400 and model 6910p 29 ...

Page 34: ...e following procedure CAUTION Do not pull on an antenna cable to remove it Gently grip and pull only on the connector itself Pulling on the cable can damage the connector or break it off the cable 1 Carefully disconnect the wireless module antenna cables 1 from the wireless module by lifting the cable connectors with your fingernails or a small screwdriver 2 Remove the 2 Phillips screws 2 that sec...

Page 35: ...owing procedure CAUTION Do not pull on an antenna cable to remove it Gently grip and pull only on the connector itself Pulling on the cable can damage the connector or break it off the cable 1 Carefully disconnect the wireless module antenna cables 1 from the wireless module by lifting the cable connectors with your fingernails or a small screwdriver 2 Remove the 2 Phillips screws 2 that secure th...

Page 36: ...32 Chapter 4 Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module ...

Page 37: ...dule To install the software and drivers Insert the HP Broadband Wireless Module Software disc into the optical drive of the computer and follow the on screen instructions NOTE Updates to the software and drivers contained on the disc may be available For instructions on downloading and installing the updated software and drivers refer to Chapter 6 Downloading updates 33 ...

Page 38: ...34 Chapter 5 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module software ...

Page 39: ... updates 1 See the HP Web site at http www hp com support Follow the on screen instructions to select your country or region 2 Click Download drivers and software and firmware and then enter the product name for your computer 3 Select your operating system 4 Select Driver Network and then select the upgrade if available for the HP Broadband Wireless Module software and drivers Follow the on screen...

Page 40: ...36 Chapter 6 Downloading updates ...

Page 41: ... notices may not apply to your product In some environments the use of wireless devices may be restricted Such restrictions may apply onboard airplanes in hospitals near explosives in hazardous locations and so on If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of this product ask for authorization to use it before you turn it on 37 ...

Page 42: ...io communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Incre...

Page 43: ...tions The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by HP may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Modifications 39 ...

Page 44: ...Cables To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations connections to this device must be made with shielded cables having metallic RFI EMI connector hoods 40 Chapter 7 Regulatory notices ...

Page 45: ...e undesired operation If you have questions about the product that are not related to this declaration write to Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 530113 Houston TX 77269 2000 For questions regarding this FCC declaration write to Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 510101 Houston TX 77269 2000 or call HP at 281 514 3333 To identify your product refer to the part series o...

Page 46: ...on of tablet PCs To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antennae should not be less than 2 5 cm 1 inch To identify the location of the wireless antennae refer to the Tablet PC Tour guide included with the computer During normal operation of notebooks To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human pro...

Page 47: ... software 33 installing an HP Broadband Wireless Module model 2510p 15 model 2710p 18 model 6910p 7 model nc6400 7 K keyboard removing 7 replacing 13 M mobile network operators 2 P preparing the computer 5 R regulatory label 25 removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module model 2510p 30 model 2710p 31 model 6910p 28 model nc6400 28 removing the keyboard 7 replacing the keyboard 13 required hardware 3 ...

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