Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Wireless Adapter Replacement

Introduction

If your Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB (88YG7000828‎) is not recognizing any wireless signals or having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi, use this guide to replace the wireless adapter. For more information on these symptoms, refer to the troubleshooting guide.

To complete this repair you’ll need a Torx T5 and a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

What you need

Step 1 Bottom Cover

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Power off the device before starting.
Flip the device over with the hinges facing away from you.
Remove seven 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws.
Remove three 9.5 mm Torx T5 screws.

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Step 2

Pry around the edges from one side to another with a plastic opening tool.
Do not pry on the side with the hinges because this can break the cover.
Lift the case from the front until you feel resistance.
Do not keep lifting after you feel resistance, or the bottom cover can break.
Pull the cover towards you, away from the hinges.
Completely lift off the cover.

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Step 3 Wireless Adapter

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Lift the foam covering the connecting wires and screw, and use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 2mm screw.

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Step 4

Grab the adapter from both sides and pull towards the hinge to remove the adapter from the device.

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Step 5

Remove the black and white wires from the adapter by pulling up on each wire.
When reassembling, make sure to press each wire connector firmly onto the new adapter to make sure it is a secure fit.

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