Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Wireless Chip Replacement

Written By: Sam Lanning

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Wireless Chip Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

This guide is to replace the wireless chip on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Model Number: 20FQ005YUS). If your computer drops internet connection, has trouble connecting, or doesn’t connect at all, you may need to replace your wireless chip.

Note: Connection issues may be a result of a faulty router or network, so before opening your computer, please refer to our troubleshooting guide!

Tools

Step 1

Be sure to power off and unplug your device before you begin your repair.
Flip the computer over so the bottom is facing up.
Remove nine 4mm Phillips #1 screws from the bottom of the computer.
Use an iFixit opening tool to pry the back cover off of the laptop.

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Pry from the side of the hinge first.

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Step 2

Gently peel back the black plastic covering.
Remove the single Phillips #1 screw securing the wireless chip in place.

Step 3

Use an iFixit opening tool to gently pop the gold caps off their connections.
Move these wires out of the way.

Step 4

Slide the chip out.

Conclusion

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

Author

Sam Lanning

Member since: 17/09/19

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