Replacing A Memory Module - Lenovo S50 Maintenance Manual

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Table Of Contents

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• It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo

recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from

scratches or other damage.

To replace the Wi-Fi card

Step 1.

Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating

system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.

Step 2.

Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

Step 3.

Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)

cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to "Left and right view"

and "Rear view" for help with locating the various connectors.

Step 4.

Remove the computer stand. Refer to "Removing the frame stand", "Removing the monitor stand",

or "Removing the transformer stand".

Step 5.

Remove the rear cover. Refer to "Removing the rear cover".

Step 6.

Remove the EMI cover. Refer to "Removing the EMI cover".

Step 7.

Disconnect the antenna and data cables from the Wi-Fi card.

Step 8.

Remove the screw that secures the Wi-Fi card to the motherboard.

Step 9.

Pull the Wi-Fi card upward to remove it from the socket.

Step 10. To install the new Wi-Fi card:

Insert the new Wi-Fi card into the card port and secure it with the screw.

Connect the antenna cables to the new Wi-Fi card.

Step 11. Reattach the EMI cover.

Step 12. Reattach the rear cover and computer stand.