Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement

Introduction

If your Lifebook won't connect to a wireless network this guide will show you how to replace a wireless adapter so your Lifebook will get a signal.

What you need

  1. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • To prevent injury, make sure the laptop is unplugged and turned off before removing the battery.

    • Push the two tabs in towards the laptop.

    • Lift the battery up and out from the frame of the laptop.

    Edit

  2. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, Hinge Cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, Hinge Cover: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift the back of the hinge cover on the left and right sides of the computer.

    Edit

  3. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hinge cover.

    • The hinge cover is connected to the motherboard by a ribbon cable. To prevent damage, lift hinge cover slowly.

    Edit

  4. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use the tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

    Edit

  6. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • With the tweezers detach hinge cover cables from the motherboard.

    • Remove hinge cover.

    Edit

  7. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Lift keyboard enough to show the ribbon cable.

    • The keyboard has a ribbon cable attached to the motherboard. Lift keyboard carefully to prevent damage.

    Edit

  8. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic opening tool to release the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

    Edit

  9. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, PCI Adapter: step 8, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, PCI Adapter: step 8, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement, PCI Adapter: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Push the secure clips outward.

    • The Adapter should pop up.

    Edit

  10. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers to remove the wires from the Adapter.

    Edit

  11. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 PCI Adapter Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Take out the Adapter and carefully pull the wires out from the metal casing.

    Edit
Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

with 1 other contributor

Jaimie Nakamura

Member since: 03/20/18

229 Reputation

2 Guides authored

Badges: 5

+2 more badges

Team

UMass Dartmouth, Team S5-G5, Peak Spring 2018 Member of UMass Dartmouth, Team S5-G5, Peak Spring 2018

UMASSD-PEAK-S18S5G5

3 Members

18 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 2

Past 7 Days: 6

Past 30 Days: 19

All Time: 781