HP dv5-1125nr WLAN Card Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

If your wifi isn't working, it might just be a loose connection to your wireless card. Follow this guide to replace your wireless card.

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Ensure your computer is shut down. Removing the battery while the laptop is still on may corrupt your files. Remove any power adapters and cords connected to the laptop body.
  
  Slide the switch to the left until the release clicks.
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2. Step 2
  Remove the battery.
  
  The release switch may need to be held down while removing the battery.
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1. Step 3 Hard Drive
  Remove the two 5mm Phillips screws on the hard drive cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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2. Step 4
  Remove the plastic hard drive cover.
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4. Step 5
  Pull up on the two plastic flaps on the hard drive enclosure to remove it.
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5. Step 6
  Gently lift the ribbon cable away from the hard drive enclosure to free the drive.
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6. Step 7
  Locate four 2mm Phillips screws on the side of the enclosure and remove them using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
  
  Slide the hard drive out of the enclosure to complete the removal process.
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1. Step 8 WLAN Card
  Locate the wireless card and the two wires attached to it.
  
  Caution: Prying on the WLAN card wires in the wrong direction could damage your wireless card. Make sure to lift straight up when removing the wires.
  
  Using a plastic spudger tool, carefully lift up on each wire connecting the card to unsnap the connectors.
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2. Step 9
  Locate the 2.5mm Phillips screw on the corner of the WLAN card and remove it using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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3. Step 10
  Upon removing the screw, the WLAN card will pop up. Keeping a natural angle, slide the card out of the slot.
  
  The card is now free from your computer.
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Conclusion

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

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