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Remove the Wi-Fi card

Introduction

Based on lenovo_legion_9_16irx9_hmm.pdf "Hardware Maintenance Manual" from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/si/en/produ...

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  1. Remove the Wi-Fi card, Remove screws from bottom of laptop.: step 1, image 1 of 2 Remove the Wi-Fi card, Remove screws from bottom of laptop.: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the computer over to access the screws on the bottom.

    • Remove 8 black, 7mm PH0 screws (M2 x L7).

    • Note: Virtually all the other screws for this computer are PH1 screws which may get stripped when using a smaller screwdriver, but these screws require a Philips PH0 driver.

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    • Pry up the clips/latches and then remove the lower case. Start at the front (four clips), then sides (three clips each side) and back (four clips) - there is also one clip in the middle of the case.

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  4. Remove the Wi-Fi card, Disconnect battery cable: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Almost anything that is done with a computer is safer if the battery is disconnected, so it is good to do that now.

    • Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board using fingernails or a pry bar. Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable. It can be very tight. I used a 3.5 mm flathead screwdriver to carefully push the side plastic edges down towards the battery. Do not knock any of the components on the board.

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  5. Remove the Wi-Fi card, Remove the system board mylar: step 4, image 1 of 2 Remove the Wi-Fi card, Remove the system board mylar: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the system board mylar.

    • Note: Retain the system board mylar and reuse it when reassembling the computer. Replace the system board mylar only if it is damaged.

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  6. Remove the Wi-Fi card, Remove the solid-state drive (SSD) shielding: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 4 black PH1 screws (M2 x L4) and then remove the SSD shielding.

    • Note: Virtually all the screws for this computer are PH1 screws which may get stripped if you use a smaller screwdriver.

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  7. Remove the Wi-Fi card, Remove the Wi-Fi card: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the main and auxiliary antenna cable connectors. Note which colour cable is connected to each post - the photographed board has a grey cable connected to the top post (marked as "#1 Aux" with a white triangle on the Wi-Fi card) and a black cable connected to the bottom post (marked as "#2 Main" with a black triangle on the Wi-Fi card).

    • Remove 1 silver 2mm PH1 screw (M2 x L2).

    • Note: Virtually all the screws for this computer are PH1 screws which may get stripped if you use a smaller screwdriver.

    • Remove the Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot.

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Conclusion

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

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