I bought a mini-pci wifi card that is supposed to be lenovo compatible. I tried getting to the wire leads but they are in tight. Also it was held down with some sort of fabric like tape. Looking for some feedback from anyone that's already done it.
(1) Is the tape reusable or where can I get the same kind to replace it?
(2) Is there trick to removing the wire leads? The instructions didn't show how its done exactly. I tried to lift it with a small flat head but it didn't budge. And using fingers are a bit tricky for me. Didn't want to accidentally break them.
Lenovo Support - WiFi/WiMAX Card installation movie - ThinkPad SL400, SL500
Lenovo Support - PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX removal and installation - ThinkPad SL400 and SL500
Lenovo Support - Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card removal movie - 3000 C200
This video shows some special tool, don't even know what its called and where you might get one.
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From what I see in the video, you can just prop the things off with a flat head screwdriver.
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If you have nails, try using them to pinch the connector and pull upwards. If all else fails, improvise and use a pair of tweezers or something (or you can try shaping a piece of metal into what they have).
[W520] Questions on Wifi replacement
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