Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Easy

Schritte

9

Zeitaufwand

15 - 20 Minuten

Einleitung

This guide will show you how to replace the Wi-Fi card in a Lenovo ThinkPad T470 laptop.

A Wi-Fi card, also known as a WLAN card, enables the laptop to connect to a wireless network. If you cannot connect your laptop to Wi-Fi, or if you are experiencing intermittent connectivity, you may have a faulty Wi-Fi card. Be sure to rule out other connectivity issues listed here before replacing your Wi-Fi card.

Make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.

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    • Before you begin this guide, make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources.

    • Place the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards.

    • Slide the latch on the left side of the battery to the left until it clicks in place.

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    • Slide the latch on the right side of the battery to the right and hold it in place with your thumb.

    • Use your other hand to slide the battery towards the back of the laptop.

    • Lift the battery up and away from the laptop.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the six captive screws on the bottom cover of the laptop.

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    • Use your hands to pull up on the back cover and release the plastic clips starting on the bottom side of the battery compartment.

    • Potential for device damage: Be sure to detach the plastic clips in this area first. You risk cracking the bottom cover if you attempt to detach it from around the edges of the laptop first.

    • Use your hands to pull up on the right side of the bottom cover to release the plastic clips.

    • Use your hands to pull up on the left side of the bottom cover to release the plastic clips.

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    • Remove the bottom cover from the laptop.

    Don't forget to unplug the battery from the motherboard before removing it.

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    • Use a finger to press the black flap covering the Wi-Fi card down.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the two coaxial wires from the Wi-Fi card.

    • When reassembling, reattach the gray wire on the left and the black wire on the right.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the single 4 mm screw from the Wi-Fi card.

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    • Use your fingers to lift the Wi-Fi card up and out of its slot.

    • This laptop does not include a WWAN card, but if yours does, follow the same procedure as Steps 6-9 to remove it.

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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Kristen Gismondi

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