Lenovo B575-1450 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Written By: Carlo Calvillo

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

3 - 5 minutes

Introduction

A failing Wi-Fi card can be disastrous to a computers operations. It can prevent the laptop from accessing wireless resources and potentially cutting it off from the Internet. Removing and replacing the Wi-Fi card for this laptop is quick and easy.

Tools

Step 1

Turn off the computer.
Disconnect the charger from the computer.
Flip the computer upside down.

Step 2

Push the right-hand switch outward into the "unlocked" position.

Step 3

While holding the battery, use your other hand to push the left clip to the left and pull the battery out.

Step 4

The screws are captive to the back panel so they are not to be removed.
Using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver, Loosen the five 5.4 mm screws around the back panel from the laptop.

Step 5

Using a plastic opening tool, pry the back panel from the laptop.

Step 6

Pull the panel outward from the rest of the laptop. The inside of the laptop will be exposed. From here you can access the CD-ROM drive, hard drive, and Keyboard.