Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 8 Wifi Module Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

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Time Required

                          10 minutes

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Back Cover
3 steps
Wifi Module
4 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Back Cover

Open the kickstand by pressing the release button in the center.
Remove the identification sticker with a pair of tweezers to allow access to the two 2mm screws underneath.

Open the kickstand by pressing the release button in the center.

Remove the identification sticker with a pair of tweezers to allow access to the two 2mm screws underneath.

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Step 2

Remove the three 2mm screws under the kickstand with a PH00 screwdriver.
The third 2mm screw to the right may have an S sticker covering it which you can scrape off.

Remove the three 2mm screws under the kickstand with a PH00 screwdriver.

The third 2mm screw to the right may have an S sticker covering it which you can scrape off.

Step 3

Starting along the edge opposite of the hinge, insert a plastic opening tool between the screen and the backing to begin separating the small clips holding the backing on.
Work along the edge and then up the sides, separating the clips with the plastic opening tool.
There is adhesive underneath the slot for the SD card so you will need to slowly apply some force to break the adhesive.
As the back is separated from the device, be careful to not lose the power button. It may come loose and fall out.

Starting along the edge opposite of the hinge, insert a plastic opening tool between the screen and the backing to begin separating the small clips holding the backing on.

Work along the edge and then up the sides, separating the clips with the plastic opening tool.

There is adhesive underneath the slot for the SD card so you will need to slowly apply some force to break the adhesive.

As the back is separated from the device, be careful to not lose the power button. It may come loose and fall out.

Step 4

              Wifi Module

Locate the WiFi module connection on the motherboard by following the grey wire along the bottom. Use a spudger to gently pry it off.

Locate the WiFi module connection on the motherboard by following the grey wire along the bottom. Use a spudger to gently pry it off.

Step 5

Locate the copper foil holding down the WiFi module near where the grey wire connects. Use tweezers to carefully lift up and separate the copper foil.

Locate the copper foil holding down the WiFi module near where the grey wire connects. Use tweezers to carefully lift up and separate the copper foil.

Step 6

Remove the three 2mm screws holding the wifi module to the device using a PH00 screwdriver.

Remove the three 2mm screws holding the wifi module to the device using a PH00 screwdriver.

Step 7

Remove the grey wire from the channel holding it by gently lifting it up with your fingers.
Lift the wifi module out of the device with your fingers.

Remove the grey wire from the channel holding it by gently lifting it up with your fingers.

Lift the wifi module out of the device with your fingers.

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

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