Can you find a method to remove the Wi-Fi card from this device?

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Can you find a method to remove the Wi-Fi card from this device?

Can you find a method to remove the Wi-Fi card from this device?

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ImKsaKhaled
Member

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09-19-2023, 12:28 PM

#1

It seems the heat spreader likely doesn’t have an M.2 slot beneath it. Feel free to inquire further. Thanks.

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ImKsaKhaled

09-19-2023, 12:28 PM #1

It seems the heat spreader likely doesn’t have an M.2 slot beneath it. Feel free to inquire further. Thanks.

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ezzublez
Junior Member

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09-19-2023, 01:06 PM

#2

It's not mainly designed as a heat spreader; it functions more like an RF can acting as a mini-Faraday cage. Typically, it's permanently soldered around the perimeter, making removal difficult. Most of the components are placed on the surface rather than deep enough to fit an M.2 E-key slot, I believe.

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ezzublez

09-19-2023, 01:06 PM #2

It's not mainly designed as a heat spreader; it functions more like an RF can acting as a mini-Faraday cage. Typically, it's permanently soldered around the perimeter, making removal difficult. Most of the components are placed on the surface rather than deep enough to fit an M.2 E-key slot, I believe.

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BladeOBlood
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190

09-25-2023, 01:43 PM

#3

It's likely the device was soldered together. If you can access it, you won't find a standard m.2/mini PCIe Wi-Fi card—everything will be integrated and soldered, making it essentially a single unit.

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BladeOBlood

09-25-2023, 01:43 PM #3

It's likely the device was soldered together. If you can access it, you won't find a standard m.2/mini PCIe Wi-Fi card—everything will be integrated and soldered, making it essentially a single unit.

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Hypersnake
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208

09-25-2023, 02:31 PM

#4

Great job!

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Hypersnake

09-25-2023, 02:31 PM #4

Great job!

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DaddyBen8
Junior Member

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09-26-2023, 08:36 PM

#5

I'm the electrical engineer—my eyes twitch. The module already has RF shielding! Why do you need more? Honestly, the external shield doesn’t appear to be a solid RF barrier (it wasn’t soldered tightly enough).

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DaddyBen8

09-26-2023, 08:36 PM #5

I'm the electrical engineer—my eyes twitch. The module already has RF shielding! Why do you need more? Honestly, the external shield doesn’t appear to be a solid RF barrier (it wasn’t soldered tightly enough).

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CAMOOO
Member

225

10-05-2023, 01:20 AM

#6

Absolutely right! That sticker revealed a hidden M.2 slot, which explained why Amazon seems to be using a PCIe card there.

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CAMOOO

10-05-2023, 01:20 AM #6

Absolutely right! That sticker revealed a hidden M.2 slot, which explained why Amazon seems to be using a PCIe card there.

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AnothaKatniss
Junior Member

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10-05-2023, 01:43 AM

#7

I was fully expecting a genuine RF module rather than just repackaging an M.2. The via stitching around the whole can seemed excessive considering the shielded M.2 design. It’s possible, though, that I’m not familiar enough with RF and high-speed signaling to be sure. Curious to know how much you spent on it—I’m trying to determine the BOM cost for such a device.

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AnothaKatniss

10-05-2023, 01:43 AM #7

I was fully expecting a genuine RF module rather than just repackaging an M.2. The via stitching around the whole can seemed excessive considering the shielded M.2 design. It’s possible, though, that I’m not familiar enough with RF and high-speed signaling to be sure. Curious to know how much you spent on it—I’m trying to determine the BOM cost for such a device.

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Wubzer
Junior Member

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10-09-2023, 12:42 PM

#8

The purpose is clear, just to confirm. You disassembled the Wi-Fi card, but you're wondering if you'll attempt an upgrade or something else.

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Wubzer

10-09-2023, 12:42 PM #8

The purpose is clear, just to confirm. You disassembled the Wi-Fi card, but you're wondering if you'll attempt an upgrade or something else.

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ScHottie
Member

79

10-18-2023, 02:27 PM

#9

Here is the product page link: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07PNF7BNP/

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ScHottie

10-18-2023, 02:27 PM #9

Here is the product page link: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07PNF7BNP/

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OOGDRAFUL
Junior Member

34

11-06-2023, 07:47 AM

#10

I no longer required it on my PC and wished to transfer the card to my laptop. Sadly, I overlooked Lenovo's odd Wi-Fi card rules, leading to an unauthorized error when starting up.

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OOGDRAFUL

11-06-2023, 07:47 AM #10

I no longer required it on my PC and wished to transfer the card to my laptop. Sadly, I overlooked Lenovo's odd Wi-Fi card rules, leading to an unauthorized error when starting up.

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