Wireless Card Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

In this guide, you are going to remove and replace your malfunctioning Wi-Fi card.

What you need

Step 1 Wireless Card

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Remove the battery from the laptop.

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Step 2

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Remove the five Philips #1 screws on the panel located underneath the laptop battery.
Lift up the panel.

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Step 3

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Use a spudger to lift the two antenna connectors from the wireless card.
Using a Philips #1 Screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the card in place.

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Step 4

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Gently lift the card upward and pull it out.

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Conclusion

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

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