Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement

はじめに

This guide will show you how to replace the Wi-Fi card in a Lenovo ThinkPad T480s laptop.

A Wi-Fi card, also known as a WLAN card, enables the laptop to connect to a wireless network. If you cannot connect your laptop to Wi-Fi, or if you are experiencing intermittent connectivity, you may have a faulty Wi-Fi card. Be sure to rule out other connectivity issues listed here before replacing your Wi-Fi card.

Make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Bottom Cover

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Bottom Cover: 手順 1、 2の画像 1

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Bottom Cover: 手順 1、 2の画像 2

Disable the battery, power down the device, and unplug the power adapter from your device before proceeding/beginning the guide.
Loosen the six captive screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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手順2

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Remove the bottom cover with an opening tool.
Start from the top edge near the hinge and work your way along the edge until all of the clips are unsnapped.

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手順3

Lift the bottom cover off.

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手順4 Wi-Fi Card

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: 手順 4、 3の画像 3

Using the nylon spudger, pop the coaxial antenna wires off the Wi-Fi card.
When reassembling, reattach the gray wire closest to the screw and the black wire on the other side of the gray wire.

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