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Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

If you are having Wi-Fi problems and none of the solutions found on this troubleshooting page work, you may need to replace the physical Wi-Fi card in your Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB. The only Wi-Fi card that is compatible with the Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB is the Intel 9260 Wi-Fi card. Do not install a different Wi-Fi card.

Before buying a new card, check if all the wires are connected to the Wi-Fi card currently in your laptop. Poor physical connection to the motherboard or antenna will cause Wi-Fi problems.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the device over so that the underside is facing up.

    • Remove the six 3.5 mm T5 Torx screws.

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  2. Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pry off the back cover using the plastic opening tool.

    • Loosen the back cover in multiple spots using the opening tool, then remove the whole back.

    • You may have to run the plastic tool along the edges until you find a small gap to separate the back cover from the laptop.

    • Do not use a metal tool when working with your device.

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  3. Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift the cover off with your hands.

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  5. Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Find the Wi-Fi card located on the right just above the battery. It is a green chip with a white label that says "Intel 9260" somewhere on it.

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  6. Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single 2 mm screw that attaches the card to the motherboard.

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    Tool used on this step:
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    • Gently pull or use the iFixit opening tool to detach the black and white wires from the card.

    • When reassembling, these wires are difficult to reattach, so be patient. Line the wires up with your fingers and press down on the connections with the opening tool.

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  8. Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Pinch the card on either side and pull to the right to unplug it from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Brilliant! very clear instructions and it fixed my fault. I wonder if this is a relatively common fault. Windows unable to find WiFi adapter.

Thank you for your efforts

David Pugh - Reply

Does anyone know if i need a Lenovo specific 9260 or does any Intel 9260 card work?
the ones sold as a "lenovo" version is 3x the price where i am, so i would like to avoid that if possible.

Einstein Teigland - Reply

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