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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Disable the battery, power down the device, and unplug the power adapter from your device before proceeding/beginning the guide.

    • Loosen the six captive screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the bottom cover with an opening tool.

    • Start from the top edge near the hinge and work your way along the edge until all of the clips are unsnapped.

  3. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the bottom cover off.

  4. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Using the nylon spudger, pop the coaxial antenna wires off the Wi-Fi card.

    • When reassembling, reattach the gray wire closest to the screw and the black wire on the other side of the gray wire.

  5. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove one 2.8mm screw holding the Wi-Fi card down to the motherboard.

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    • Slide the Wi-Fi card out from the slot.

Conclusion

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

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Hi, thanks a lot the helpful guide. I have just replaced the WiFi card in my Lenovo T480s with a Intel AX210NGW. My laptop won't boot up. Even when I plug the power adapter into the laptop, the status indicator does not light up. I have removed the WiFi card and tried to power it on without it but no luck. I put back the one that was in before still no luck. I'm stuck, what can I do? Did some power component get disturbed or something? I'd appreciate any help. Thank you.

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