Lenovo ThinkPad T480s USB Card Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the USB card in a Lenovo ThinkPad T480s laptop.

The USB Card is used for extra storage and data backup and transfer. If your laptop does not recognize the USB Card, you might receive an error message and it will fail to load. The USB card may be corrupted. You may need to replace it but first do some troubleshooting.

Make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.

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Étape 1 Bottom Cover

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Disable the battery, power down the device, and unplug the power adapter from your device before proceeding/beginning the guide.
Loosen the six captive screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Étape 2

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Remove the bottom cover with an opening tool.
Start from the top edge near the hinge and work your way along the edge until all of the clips are unsnapped.

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Étape 3

Lift the bottom cover off.

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Étape 4 Fan Assembly

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Use the spudger to disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard.

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Étape 5

Loosen the six captive screws attaching the fan assembly to the motherboard.
This system was missing the two screws by the fan but I have highlighted them to show where they are located.

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