Maintenance and Service Guide

WLAN/Bluetooth combo card
NOTE: The system board includes an integrated, non-removable WLAN component. Separate WLAN
modules that are not integrated into the system board are also available.
Description Spare part number
Intel Wireless-AC 9560 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 5 Combo Adaptor (vPro) L32652-005
Intel Wireless-AC 9560 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 5 Combo Adaptor (non vPro) L32650-005
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 33).
5. Remove the battery (see 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 M2.0×2.0 screw (2) that secures the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of
the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
46 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts