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IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

Removal of the Wi-Fi Card.

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  1. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Bottom cover: étape 1, image 1 de 1

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, identify and unscrew the twenty screws located on the underside of the T42.

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  2. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Rear screws: étape 2, image 1 de 1

    • Unscrew the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two located on each end.)

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    leave these four screws alone. No need to remove them.

    fredwb - Réponse

    There are tiny numbers showing the lengths of the screws. 1-2-3-4 where 1 is the shortest.

    The dark red circles are not very easy to see. How about white ones?

    mattikaki - Réponse

  3. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Keyboard and Trackpad: étape 3, image 1 de 1

    • Flip the laptop over and open the screen to access the keyboard and trackpad.

    • The keyboard and trackpad are connected to the motherboard. Before removing the keyboard and trackpad, disconnect both components from the motherboard, as shown in the following step.

    • The bezel and keyboard will be loose, be careful.

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  5. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: étape 4, image 1 de 2 IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: étape 4, image 2 de 2

    • Carefully maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard, as both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.

    • Remember, both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.

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  6. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: étape 5, image 1 de 1

    • To remove Wi-Fi card, first disconnect both display wires on the top right.

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  7. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: étape 6, image 1 de 1

    • Then slide both of the metal pieces holding it down outwards, and it will pop up.

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  8. IBM ThinkPad T42 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: étape 7, image 1 de 1

    • Carefully pull it out.

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Conclusion

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

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Get the HMM for the laptop! On a few of these, I have had to just pull out the internal wi-fi card, and use a USB wi-fi adapter.

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