WLAN module
Description Spare part number
Atheros 9285G 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter:
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Intel WiFi Link 6200 802.11 a/g/n WLAN module for use in Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda,
Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium,
Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic,
Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany,
Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Herzegovina, Honduras, Hong Kong,
Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan,
Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, the
Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama,
Paraguay, the People’s Republic China, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico,
Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,
South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad
and Tobago, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, the United States, Venezuela, and Vietnam
572509-001
802.11 a/g/n WLAN module:2x2 Claret-2 MOW
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Intel WiFi Link 6200 802.11 a/g/n WLAN module for use in the United States and French
Canada
580101-002
Before removing the WLAN module, 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 36).
5. Remove the memory module compartment cover (see “Expansion memory module”).
6. Remove the top cover (see
Top cover on page 39
Remove the WLAN module:
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless
module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices
in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the
module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support.
1. Remove the wireless antenna cables from the clip (1) built into the hard drive bracket.
2. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (2) from the terminals on the WLAN module.
NOTE: The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal. The
white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal.
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