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Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip your laptop over so the bottom panel is facing up.

    • Use a Phillips #0 to loosen the 5 screws holding the back panel to the laptop.

    • These screws do not come all the way out, so loosen until free spinning.

    • Lift the bottom of the panel to separate the back panel away from the device.

    • Remove the back panel.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the single 2 mm screw.

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    • Slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or angled tweezers under the metal neck of the coaxial Wi-Fi connector (as close to the head as possible) and lift straight up from the board.

    • When working with these connectors, it's key to always lift the head straight up. If pried on at an odd angle, you risk breaking the socket off of the board underneath.

    • Reconnecting these can be tricky. Use tweezers to hold the connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger—the connector should "snap" into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the head and try again.

    • Don't try to force the connector into place or you may permanently damage it.

    • Match the wires with the corresponding colored arrows on the WAN card when reinstalling the connectors.

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    • Slide the Wi-Fi card from the connector to remove it.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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