Lenovo IdeaPad 3-1481W000NGUS Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3-1481W000NGUS Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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.

Conclusion

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

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