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    wifi no longer working after dropping laptop

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by FinkPad, Jan 18, 2013.

  1. FinkPad

    FinkPad Notebook Evangelist

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    I accident dropped the laptop, it landed flat. Now the wifi light would turn off about 20 second seconds after boot up or if I press the palm area down.

    How can I fix the issue?

    Will buying a replacement wifi card fix the issue?
     
    FinkPad, Jan 18, 2013
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  2. Kaso

    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    You may want to try reseating -- removing and inserting -- the WLAN card, at the same time checking the antenna connectors at the card. (Read the Hardware Maintenance Manual for your ThinkPad.)

    It is hoped that things only got loose and were not damaged.
     
    Kaso, Jan 18, 2013
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  3. FinkPad

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    Tried all that before posting here
     
    FinkPad, Jan 18, 2013
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  4. Kaso

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    If that card is the only thing that is damaged, yes.
     
    Kaso, Jan 18, 2013
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    Dont forget switch and cables of wifi card as well.
     
    dr.pratik, Jan 18, 2013
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    FinkPad, Jan 18, 2013
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    mini USB wifi will work.

    From memory the wifi card also works in the WWAN slot of the X200t, maybe you could try to switch the card to the other slot?
     
    lead_org, Jan 18, 2013
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