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Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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  1. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off and unplug the computer.

    • Flip the laptop over so that the back panel is facing upwards.

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  2. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove fourteen 7mm Phillips #00 screws from the back panel.

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  3. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the optical drive by pulling the bezel away from the laptop.

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  4. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers or an opening tool to gently remove the back panel from the bottom of the laptop.

    • Lay both sides of the laptop next to each other.

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  6. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove five 7mm Phillips #0 screws from the battery holder.

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  7. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pinch the connecting cord with one hand and pry the battery connector with the other hand, while gently pulling the connector straight out and towards the bottom edge of the base.

    • When removing the battery, use care to keep it flat and do not open the battery because it can result in fire or explosion.

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  8. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove five 7mm Phillips #00 screws from the cooling fan.

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  9. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Gently lift the fan assembly out of the laptop.

    • Gently remove the connecting wires from the exterior of the fan by slowly "weaving" the cord between the ridges of the fan.

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  10. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Heat Sink: step 9, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Heat Sink: step 9, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Heat Sink: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Gently lift and remove the heat sink and set it aside.

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  11. Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 10, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 10, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the single 3mm Phillips #0 screw from the Wi-Fi card.

    • Pull the Wi-Fi card straight out of the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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Pourquoi retirer le dissipateur thermique alors qu'il ne semble pas obstruer la voie pour atteindre la carte réseau ?

caro_auger17@yahoo.ca - Reply

A vrai dire je ne pourrais pas vous répondre franchement, car je ne suis pas l'auteur du tutoriel. Mais cependant vous pouvez en profitez pour nettoyer un peu les grilles du dissipateur. Avec de l'air sec ou une brosse, ainsi que changer la pate thermique si nécessaire.
Cordialement,
Durand Maxime.

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