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Lenovo IdeaPad 300-17ISK Wireless LAN Card Replacement

Introduction

The WLAN card enables your laptop to access wireless internet networks. This guide shows you how to replace a faulty WLAN card.

The battery for this device is not easily accessible and cannot be easily removed. Before you begin your replacement, be sure to disconnect the laptop from any power source. Additionally, we recommend that you drain the battery completely before you begin this replacement.

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad 300-17ISK Wireless LAN Card Replacement, Bottom Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two 7mm Phillips #1 screws that hold the bottom back plate in its place.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad 300-17ISK Wireless LAN Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad 300-17ISK Wireless LAN Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Place your hands at the bottom of the cover and slide it towards you.

    • Lift the cover up to remove it.

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  4. Lenovo IdeaPad 300-17ISK Wireless LAN Card Replacement, Wireless LAN Card: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • The wireless LAN card is located at the center of the laptop.

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  5. Lenovo IdeaPad 300-17ISK Wireless LAN Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the 3mm Phillips #1 screw that holds the WLAN card in place.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaPad 300-17ISK Wireless LAN Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the black and white cables from the WLAN card.

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad 300-17ISK Wireless LAN Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the WLAN card out of its slot.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Thanks Ammar, I thought my wifi card was jammed until I saw your post.

Turns out one of the cables (white one) was disconnected which lead to my wifi signal being non-existent. I plugged it in again and its working properly again.

Cheers

Vlottie

David Vlotman - Reply

Thanks for say, white is 1

SABBIR HOSSAIN -

How to connect wire black and white to pin 1 and 2, plz help

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