Introdução

The Wi-Fi card is a component that is responsible for connecting your device to the internet. This guide is made to support you with information needed to find and replace the broken Wi-Fi card. If you are experiencing a problem in your wireless connection or it feels slower it might be worth considering replacing your Wi-Fi card.

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    • Before you begin, discharge your laptop battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured. Lay the device down with the lower case facing up.

    • Power off your laptop and disconnect the charger and any peripheries before beginning disassembly.

    • Unscrew the nine 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the lower case.

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    • Insert an opening tool in the gap between the lower case and the chassis.

    • Pry around the entire perimeter of the lower case until it fully releases.

    • Lift the lower case up and off.

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    • Remove the single 5 mm Phillips screw that secures the Wi-Fi card.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift and disconnect the two Wi-Fi card coaxial cables.

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    • Gently pull the Wi-Fi card directly out of its socket.

Conclusão

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

Konstantin Nosov

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