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							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 51).
Remove the service access cover:
1.Position the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the front toward you.
2.Slide the service cover release latch to the right (1), and remove the single security screw (2), if
it has been installed.
3.Slide the service access cover release latch to the right (3) to release the service access cover.
4.Slide the service access cover toward the front of the computer (4) and then remove the cover
(5).
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the service cover. When reinstalling the service
cover, install the security screw in the area that is adjacent to the service cover release latch. The
security screw is located on the service cover.
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							Primary hard drive
NOTE:The hard drive bracket is included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number
642774-001.
DescriptionSpare part number
750 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 633252-001
500 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 634925-001
500 GB, 7200-rpm SATA SED hard drive 634862-001
24 GB solid-state drive (includes bracket and screws) 701479–001
Before removing the primary hard drive, 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 51).
5.Remove the service access cover (see 
Service access cover on page 52).
6.Position the computer with the front toward you.
7.Loosen the captive screw on the Smart Card reader (1).
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							8.Lift the Smart Card reader to the upright position (2).
9.Loosen the Phillips M2.5x10.5 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
10.Grasp the tab on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (2) to disconnect it from the system
board.
11.Lift the left side of the hard drive and remove the hard drive at an angle from the hard drive bay
(3).
12.If it is necessary to remove the hard drive bracket, follow these steps:
a.Remove the four Phillips M3.0x3.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard
drive.
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							b.Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it from the hard drive.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
Secondary hard drive
NOTE:The hard drive bracket is included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number
642774-001.
DescriptionSpare part number
750 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 633252-001
500 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 634925-001
320 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 634862-001
24 GB solid-state drive (includes bracket and screws) 701479–001
Before removing the secondary hard drive, 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 51).
5.Remove the service access cover (see 
Service access cover on page 52).
Remove the secondary hard drive:
1.Position the computer with the front toward you.
2.Loosen the Phillips M2.5x10.5 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
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							3.Grasp the tab and slide the hard drive (2) to the right. Lift the hard drive up to remove it from the
hard drive bay (3).
4.If it is necessary to remove the hard drive bracket, follow these steps:
a.Remove the four Phillips M3.0x3.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard
drive.
b.Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the secondary hard drive.
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							Smart Card reader
DescriptionSpare part number
Smart Card reader (with cable) 688742-001
Smart Card reader cover652546-001
Before removing the Smart Card reader, 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 51).
5.Remove the service access cover (see 
Service access cover on page 52).
6.Position the computer with the front toward you.
7.Disconnect the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1), lift up the smart card reader until it is
almost vertical (2), and then remove the smart card reader (3).
8.Remove the Phillips M3.0x2.5 screw (1) that secures the Smart Card reader board to the Smart
Card reader cover.
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							9.Slide the Smart Card reader back toward the hinges on the Smart Card reader cover, and
remove the Smart Card reader board (2).
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the Smart Card reader.
Bluetooth module
NOTE:The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. The
Bluetooth module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 652545-001. See 
Bluetooth
module cable on page 103 for information on replacing the Bluetooth module cable.
DescriptionSpare part number
Bluetooth module655792–001
Before removing the Bluetooth 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 51).
5.Remove the service access cover (see 
Service access cover on page 52).
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							Remove the Bluetooth module:
1.Remove the Bluetooth module cover.
2.Gently pry the Bluetooth module away from the adhesive in the base enclosure and lift the
Bluetooth module (1).
3.Disconnect the Bluetooth module from the Bluetooth cable (2), and remove the module.
Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module.
WLAN module
DescriptionSpare part number
Intel® Centrino™ Advanced-N 6205, 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module 695915-001
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							DescriptionSpare part number
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300, 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module 698588-001
Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/n 2x2WiFi Adapter 669832-001
CAUTION:The WLAN module and the WWAN module are not interchangeable.
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 device functionality, and then contact technical support.
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 51).
5.Remove the service access cover (see 
Service access cover on page 52).
Remove the WLAN module:
1.Position the computer with the front toward you.
2.Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module.
NOTE:The WLAN antenna cables are numbered and connect from left to right on the WLAN
module.
3.Remove the two Phillips M2.0×2.0 screws (2) that secure the WLAN module to the system
board. (The WLAN module tilts up.)
4.Remove the WLAN module (3) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:WLAN modules are designed with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect insertion of the
WLAN module into the WLAN module slot.
Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module.
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							WWAN module
DescriptionSpare part number
HP un2430 EV-DO/HSPA Mobile Broadband Module 634400-001
HP hs2340 HSPA+ Mobile Broadband Module 668969-001
HP un2430 EV-DO/HPSA minicard9999 702080-001
HSPA+ with GPS minicard710788–001
CAUTION:The WWAN module and the WLAN module are not interchangeable.
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 device functionality, and then contact technical support.
Before removing the WWAN 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 51).
5.Remove the service access cover (see 
Service access cover on page 52).
Remove the WWAN module:
1.Disconnect the WWAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WWAN module.
NOTE:The red WWAN antenna cable is connected to the WWAN module “Main” terminal. The
blue WWAN antenna cable is connected to the WWAN module “Aux” terminal.
2.Remove the two Phillips M2.0×2.0 screws (2) that secure the WWAN module to the system
board. (The WWAN module tilts up.)
3.Remove the WWAN module (3) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.
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