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Use this guide to replace the Wi-Fi card in a HP 15-g029wm.
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Unplug any charging cord or accessories connected to the device before beginning.
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Place the laptop bottom-side up on a secure, flat surface.
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Slide each of the two switches that secure the battery to the left.
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Use your hands to gently pull the disconnected battery out of the device.
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Remove the following Phillips screws on the lower case:
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Nine 5 mm
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One 6 mm
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Slide the optical drive directly out of its slot.
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Remove the two 2 mm Phillips screws on the lip of the optical drive slot.
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Use an opening pick to remove the two circular rubber feet near the laptop hinges.
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Remove both of the 8 mm Phillips screws.
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Use an opening pick to pry up and remove the left hinge cover.
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Use an opening pick to pry up and remove the right hinge cover.
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Flip the device face up and open the lid.
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Insert an opening pick under the keyboard and pry around the perimeter of the keyboard until it fully releases.
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Lift the keyboard slightly.
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Use your fingers or an opening pick to unlock the ZIF locking flap that secures the keyboard ribbon cable.
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Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable.
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Lift the keyboard off.
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Remove two 5 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
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Insert an opening pick in the seam between the top case and chassis.
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Slide the opening pick around the edge of the device to separate the top case from the chassis.
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Slightly lift the top case up and away from the chassis.
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Use your fingers or an opening pick to flip up the black ZIF locking flap.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable.
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Lift off the top case.
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Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two antenna cables attached to the wireless card.
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Remove the single 3 mm Phillips screw that secures the wireless card.
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Pull the wireless card out of its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
