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Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Make sure the laptop is powered off and disconnected from the charger.

    • Flip the laptop upside down so that the bottom faces up.

  2. Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Place your thumbs on each side of the laptop and slide the tabs into the unlock position.

  3. Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Once tabs are in the unlock position, carefully slide the battery out of the compartment.

  4. Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew and remove the two 8 mm screws (highlighted in red) that secure the back panel in place.

  5. Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Gently slide & pull the panel off the device.

  6. Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 3 mm screws that secure the Wi-Fi card in place.

  7. Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Gently unplug the two coaxial antenna cables clasped to the Wi-Fi card.

  8. Lenovo IdeaPad Y580-2099 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Gently remove the old Wi-Fi card from the device.

Conclusion

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

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