Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show you how to access and replace the Wi-Fi card for the Lenovo Thinkpad X220. If you are experiencing issues with connecting to Wi-Fi you may need to replace the Wi-Fi card. However, before beginning you should check to see if your connection issues are related to software or driver issues. If software or driver issues are not the cause of your connection issues and instead is the cause of a hardware issue, then this guide will help guide you to replace the Wi-Fi card.

Tools

Parts

60Y3253 - Lenovo Laptop Wireless Wifi Card - Genuine

Step 1

Push the switch numbered 1 to the left to unlock it.
This switch will stay in this position.
Push the switch numbered 2 to the right and hold it in to unlock it.
This switch needs to be held in as you start to remove the battery as this switch is designed to stay in the locked position.
Remove the battery by sliding it upwards.

Step 2

Remove the seven 5 mm Phillips #00 head screws for the keyboard and trackpad.

Step 3

Flip the laptop over and open the lid.
Gently push the keyboard towards the screen and use your opening pick to help lift up the keyboard.
Gently pull on the connector tab to disconnect the keyboard.

Step 4

Flip up the black ZIF locking flap.
Pull on the blue tab to disconnect the ribbon cable.
Lift up the trackpad and set it aside.
The trackpad may stick to one side. If you are having trouble removing it you can use your opening pick to help pry the trackpad loose.

Step 5

Gently lift both coaxial connector cables to disconnect them from the Wi-Fi card.
If needed, you can use a pair of tweezers.

Step 6

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 4 mm screw securing the Wi-Fi card.
As you remove the screw, the Wi-Fi card will lift up on its own.
Pull the Wi-Fi card from its socket at the same angle it lifts to.