Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

はじめに

The Wi-Fi card communicates with your wireless network through the router. If it is in range, your laptop will be able to connect to the internet if it's not password protected. If your Wi-Fi card is failing, follow this guide to replace your Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Wi-Fi Card.

The main symptom of a failing Wi-Fi card is problems with connectivity—more specifically failure to locate wireless connections, intermittent wireless connections and loss of connectivity due to hardware damage.

Prior to beginning this guide, be sure to disable the internal battery, power off the device, and unplug the laptop from the charging cable.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 External Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, External Battery: 手順 1、 2の画像 1

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, External Battery: 手順 1、 2の画像 2

Disable the battery, power down, and unplug your device before you begin.
Flip the laptop over so the bottom of the device is showing.

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手順2

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Using your fingers, slide the lock on each side of the battery to the unlocked position.
Remove the battery from the slot.

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手順3 Back Cover

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Cover: 手順 3、 2の画像 2

Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the six captive screws.

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手順4

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Insert the blue plastic opening tool into the space between the lower case and the chassis.
Slide the opening tool around the perimeter of the case to release the clips holding the case and the chassis together.
If it feels like the battery well portion of the back cover isn't loose, these clips may be holding the cover to the laptop. Use your opening tool to pry the clips loose and try removing the cover again.
Remove the back case.

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手順5 Internal Battery

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Internal Battery: 手順 5、 2の画像 2

Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 4.6 mm screws securing the internal battery to the frame.

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手順6

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Use the spudger to slide the battery socket connector parallel to the motherboard and out of its socket on the motherboard.

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手順7

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Using the black nylon spudger, wedge the battery up from the case and lift it out.

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手順8 Wi-Fi Card

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Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the single 3.6 mm screw at the top of the Wi-Fi card attaching it to the motherboard.

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手順9

Insert the point of a spudger under one of the antenna cables close to the connector. Pry straight up to disconnect the cable off of the Wi-Fi card.
Be careful as you pry the cables off of the Wi-Fi card as they are fragile and easily damaged.

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