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Toshiba Portege M300 Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

This guide will go through the steps needed to install a new wireless card.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Portege M300 Wireless Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over onto its back.

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    • Slide the lock on the left side to the unlock position.

    • Slide the lock on the right side to the unlock position until there is a clicking sound.

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    • Remove the battery by sliding it away from the laptop.

    • Make sure the two locks from the previous step are in the unlocked position while sliding the battery away.

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    • Turn the computer onto the back.

    • Remove the Phillips #0 screw that secures the cover to the rest of the device.

    • One 5.1 mm coarse thread screw.

    • Pull the cover forward to release it.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws on opposite corners of the wireless card.

    • Two 4.0 mm coarse thread screws.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently lift the wireless card out while leaving the wire connected.

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    • Hold the edges of the wireless card and carefully disconnect the black 3 pin connector.

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Conclusion

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

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