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Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Kristen Gismondi

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Last updated on March 26, 2024

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  1. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Power off the laptop and place it face-down on a non-scratching surface.

    • Using a Torx T5 screwdriver head, remove all ten 6 mm screws holding the back panel in place.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide a plastic opening tool underneath the back case near the screen hinges.

    • Gently pry up on either side of the case.

    • You may hear popping sounds as you pry up the back case. This is normal. If the case does not open, try prying at a different angle/position.

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  4. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pull up the black foam adhesive that covers the screw and connectors holding the Wi-Fi card in place.

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  5. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using an opening tool, lift up on the black and white coaxial cables on the Wi-Fi card and gently pull upward to unplug them.

    • When reconnecting the cables, be sure to match the colors to the arrows on the Wi-Fi card.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single 3 mm screw holding the Wi-Fi card in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Gently lift the Wi-Fi card out of the computer.

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

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