Symptom

This is a general tip on how to install or replace the micro SIM card in ThinkPad.

Applicable Brands

ThinkPad

System Is Configured With

SIM card slot

Solution

Watch our video: How to use SIM Cards in lenovo Laptops and Tablets.

Note: Depending on the model, the computer might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.

System without built-in battery

1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer.

2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.

3. Remove the battery.

4. Find the SIM card slot inside the open battery compartment. Gently pull the tab extending from the slot until it stops (1). The card comes partway out of the slot. Now the card can be removed (2).

5. Insert the SIM card firmly into the slot.
Note: Make sure to insert the SIM card all the way into the slot.

6. Put the battery back in place, turn the computer over again, and reconnect the cables.

System with built-in battery

1. Disable the built-in battery.

2. Locate the micro-SIM-card tray at the rear side of the computer.

3. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the micro-SIM-card tray. The micro-SIM-card tray ejects (1). Then, slide the micro-SIM-card tray out of the computer (2).

4. If installing a micro SIM card, go to step 5. If replacing a micro SIM card, gently take the old micro SIM card out of the tray first.

5. Install a new micro SIM card into the tray.
Note: Be sure to use a micro SIM card. Do no use a standard-sized SIM card. The standard-sized SIM card is not compatible.

6. Insert the tray into the computer.

7. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Additional Information

Refer to User Guide for more information.

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