Wireless WAN module (for selected models)

Follow the instructions to replace the Wireless WAN module.

The following information is only for the computer with user-installable modules. Ensure that you use only a Lenovo-authorized wireless module specifically tested for this computer model. Otherwise, the computer will generate an error-code beep sequence when you turn on the computer.

Note:

  • Wireless WAN ready model identifies that product has preinstalled wireless WAN antennas and allows a user-installable wireless WAN module.

  • Only wireless WAN model or wireless WAN ready model is allowed to install the optional Lenovo wireless WAN module.

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices.

Attention: Do not touch the contact edge of the wireless WAN module. Otherwise, the wireless WAN module might get damaged.
For access, do the following:

  1. Disable the built-in battery. See Disable the built-in battery.

  2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.

  3. Close the computer display and turn over the computer.

  4. Remove the base cover assembly. See Base cover assembly.

Part location
  1. Remove the wireless WAN module as shown below.
    Note:

    A Mylar film might cover the wireless WAN module. To access the wireless WAN module, peel off the film first.

    ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD
    Figure 1. 4G models
    Illustration showing how to remove the wireless WAN module (4G)

    Figure 2. 5G models
    Illustration showing how to remove the wireless WAN module (5G)

    ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
    Figure 3. 4G models
    Illustration showing how to remove the wireless WAN module (4G)

    Figure 4. 5G models
    Illustration showing how to remove the wireless WAN module (5G)

  2. Install the wireless WAN module in reverse order.
Ensure that the antenna cables are installed appropriately:
Parent topic: Replace a CRU

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