Lenovo Flex 3-1120 Network Card Replacement

Written By: Geoff Bentz
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Lenovo Flex 3-1120 Network Card Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

4 - 5 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide if your Lenovo Flex 3-1120 has entirely lost wireless functionality. The wireless network card is a simple and easy process.

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    • Lay the computer down with the bottom panel facing up.

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    • Locate the ten 6mm Phillips screws along the edges and in the center of the back panel.

    • Remove all ten 6mm Phillips screws with a size 0 Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Wedge the plastic opening tool into the small space under the back panel.

    • Use the plastic opening tool as a lever to separate the bottom panel from the computer.

    • Slide the tool along the edges of the computer until the bottom panel is completely separated.

    • You may start prying the bottom panel on any edge.

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    • Lift the bottom panel off of the computer.

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    • Locate the network card on the top right of the computer.

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    • Locate the single 3.5mm Phillips head screw on the right edge of the network card.

    • Remove the single screw with a size 0 Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Slide the network card out to the right to remove it from the motherboard.

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    • Locate the black and white antenna wires that are connected to the right edge of the network card.

    • Wiggle and pull upward on the two antenna cords connecting to the card to remove them.

Conclusion

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

Author

Geoff Bentz

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One comment

Where can I buy a replacement card? Can I replace the AC-3160 with the newer 7265D card?

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