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IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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A IMB ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi card allows the device to connect to a wireless network. If your Wi-Fi card is broken or needs to be replaced this guide will show you how.

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  1. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Bottom cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, identify and unscrew the twenty screws located on the underside of the T42.

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  2. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Rear screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unscrew the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two located on each end.)

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    leave these four screws alone. No need to remove them.

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    There are tiny numbers showing the lengths of the screws. 1-2-3-4 where 1 is the shortest.

    The dark red circles are not very easy to see. How about white ones?

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  3. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Keyboard and Trackpad: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip the laptop over and open the screen to access the keyboard and trackpad.

    • The keyboard and trackpad are connected to the motherboard. Before removing the keyboard and trackpad, disconnect both components from the motherboard, as shown in the following step.

    • The bezel and keyboard will be loose, be careful.

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    • Carefully maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard, as both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.

    • Remember, both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.

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  5. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • To remove Wi-Fi card, first disconnect both display wires on the top right.

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    • Then slide both of the metal pieces holding it down outwards, and it will pop up.

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    • Carefully pull it out.

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

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