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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, you will learn how to open the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and replace the wireless card.

What you need

  1. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Wireless Card Replacement, Loosen Cover Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Using the #0 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the seven cover screws. they will not come all of the way out.

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  2. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using the spudger pop the cover loose and remove.

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  4. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Wireless Card Replacement, Disconnect Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use only plastic tools to disconnect battery cable

    • Slide battery connector in the direction if the arrow to disconnect.

    • You can leave the battery or remove it using the red circles for the screw locations.

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  5. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Wireless Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove screw holding the wireless card in place.

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  6. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Wireless Card Replacement, Remove Antenna Cables: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the antenna cables and slide out the card in the direction of the arrow.

    • The gray connector is on the top. The black connector is closer to the battery.

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Conclusion

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

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