Introduction
This is a step-by-step guide on how to remove and replace a wireless card in your HP Pavilion 14-b120dx laptop. Whether you are experiencing hardware failure, difficulty connecting to the internet, or just need to upgrade to a better card, this simple guide will help you quickly and safely replace and install a new Wi-Fi card to your device.
Before you begin this project, we recommend that you find a clean, dry, and flat surface to work on. Power off your laptop completely and unplug it from the charging adaptor and any peripherals.
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Flip the laptop upside down so that the bottom is facing you.
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Push the slide on the right toward the center of the laptop, releasing the battery latch.
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Lift the battery up and away from the laptop.
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Insert the plastic opening tool between the keyboard and the palm rest.
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Pry upwards until the keyboard section detaches from the laptop.
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Repeat this around the edge of the entire keyboard.
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Lift the keyboard slowly up until the connecting cable is exposed.
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Carefully lift the flap on the ZIF connector using a fingernail or plastic opening tool. This will release the cable.
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Detach the cable.
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Unscrew the 10 6.0 mm screws under the keyboard housing with a Philips #0 head screwdriver.
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Insert the plastic opening tool into the seam between the palm rest and the laptop.
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Pry upwards until the palm rest separates from the laptop.
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Repeat this process around the entire computer.
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Remove the two 4.0 mm screws using a Philips #00 head screwdriver.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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