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This is a pretty straightforward and easy repair, but does require steady hands and precision, so keep that in mind when performing this repair, and definitely do not force anything.
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Disconnect all chargers and accessories from the laptop.
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Shut down the laptop through Windows (or whatever OS), or hold the power button down for ~10secs until the screen and power lights turn off and the laptop does not respond to key presses or touchpad input.
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Unscrew the 7 captive screws on the base of the laptop.
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Pull up from the top (next to the hinge) and unclip the base clips, then pull up and forward (away from the laptop) to remove the base.
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Pull the battery connector up to a 45 degree angle and gently pull up to remove it from the base of the laptop.
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Gently pull up on the black and gray antennae from the tip to disconnect the antennae from the WiFi card.
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Unscrew the 1 Philips screw from the WiFi card, and gently pull the card out of the slot.
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To install a new WiFi Card. Insert the card at a slight angle into the slot, and screw the 1 Philips screw in to hold the card in place. Then insert the antennae into their respective holes gently. Black goes into slot 1 on the card, and gray in slot 2.
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Once the new card is installed, check Lenovo/Intel (or whatever the manufacturer of the card is for the proper drivers to ensure reliability and speed.
Once the new card is installed, check Lenovo/Intel (or whatever the manufacturer of the card is for the proper drivers to ensure reliability and speed.
