Lenovo IdeaPad 3-1481W000NGUS Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Inleiding

A Wi-Fi card is a internal wireless terminal device within your computer that enables internet connection through the wireless connection network under the coverage of a wireless local area network. A Wi-Fi card would need to be replaced if it is affecting wireless Wi-Fi connection, which could be noticed by weak wireless internet connection or lack of wireless internet connection. This guide will lead you through removing your Lenovo IdeaPad 3-1481W000NGUS Wi-Fi card. This guide is moderately complicated, containing steps to access the internal hardware of your computer and unscrewing/connecting screw's/cables within the hardware

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Stap 1 Back Cover

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Orient the laptop so that the bottom is facing up.
Remove the six 7 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Remove the four 4 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

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Stap 2

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Pry up the sides of the back case using the iFixit opening tool. Then, lift to remove.
You may hear snapping when removing the panel. This is normal!

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Stap 3 Wi-Fi Card

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Use your fingernail or an opening tool to gently pull out and disconnect the battery pack cable.
Do not pull on the cables.

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Stap 4

Use the spudger to remove each cable from the Wi-Fi card, one cable at a time.
The cables do not need much force to be removed.

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Stap 5

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Remove the single 2 mm screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Try not to press to hard down on the computer to avoid damage.

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Stap 6

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Pull the card away from the housing capsule on the right side of the Wi-Fi card to remove it from the laptop.
Make sure no cables are still connected or wrapped around the Wi-Fi card when removing.

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