Introduction
This guide will show you how to replace the Wi-Fi card in a Lenovo ThinkPad T470 laptop.
A Wi-Fi card, also known as a WLAN card, enables the laptop to connect to a wireless network. If you cannot connect your laptop to Wi-Fi, or if you are experiencing intermittent connectivity, you may have a faulty Wi-Fi card. Be sure to rule out other connectivity issues listed here before replacing your Wi-Fi card.
Make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.
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Place the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards.
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Slide the latch on the left side of the battery to the left until it clicks in place.
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Slide the latch on the right side of the battery to the right and hold it in place with your thumb.
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Use your other hand to slide the battery towards the back of the laptop.
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Lift the battery up and away from the laptop.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the six captive screws on the bottom cover of the laptop.
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Use your hands to pull up on the back cover and release the plastic clips starting on the bottom side of the battery compartment.
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Use your hands to pull up on the right side of the bottom cover to release the plastic clips.
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Use your hands to pull up on the left side of the bottom cover to release the plastic clips.
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Use a finger to press the black flap covering the Wi-Fi card down.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the two coaxial wires from the Wi-Fi card.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the single 4 mm screw from the Wi-Fi card.
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Use your fingers to lift the Wi-Fi card up and out of its slot.
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This laptop does not include a WWAN card, but if yours does, follow the same procedure as Steps 6-9 to remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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