Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e Gen 6 Wi-Fi Board Replacement

ID: 179160

Description: If the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e Gen 6 is having...

Steps:

  1. Wearing the anti-static wrist strap will prevent a static shock from damaging the components in the laptop.
  2. Disconnect the laptop from power and make sure it is completely powered off.
  3. Turn the laptop facing down.
  4. Loosen the eight captive screws using a JIS #0 screwdriver.
  5. The screws are attached to the panel and cannot be removed.
  6. Use a spudger to release the tabs securing the back case and carefully remove the panel.
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  7. Remove the three 4.5 mm screws from the battery using a JIS #0 screwdriver.
  8. Lift the battery, then use your fingernail to slide the connector out of its socket.
  9. Remove the battery.
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  10. Push on alternating sides of the JST connector and pull straight away from the socket to disconnect the CMOS battery.
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  11. Lift the two wires and plastic piece away from the Wi-Fi board.
  12. Remove the single 3 mm screw holding the Wi-Fi board in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
  13. Hold the sides of the Wi-Fi board and slide it out of the socket.
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