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If your HP Stream 11-d010nr is showing signs of a faulty or damaged wifi chip, such as being unable to consistently connect to a wifi signal, its wifi card may need to be replaced. This guide will show you the steps needed to do so.
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Using a spudger, gently pry off the two elliptical rubber inserts located in the top corners.
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Carefully remove the two circular rubber inserts positioned beneath the removed elliptical inserts.
 
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the eleven 5.6 mm screws securing the back cover.
 
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Using an iFixit opening tool, carefully pry open the case to separate the keyboard from the main body. Work slowly to avoid damaging the edges.
 
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Carefully lift the keyboard and identify the three ribbon cables connecting the main body of the laptop to the keyboard.
 
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Using a spudger, gently lift the flaps on the ZIF connectors to release the three ribbon cables securely attached to them.
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Carefully disconnect the three ribbon cables.
 
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Gently lift the keyboard out of the laptop to fully detach it from the device.
 
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Remove any tape holding the battery connector in place.
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Using your fingers, carefully unplug the battery.
 
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Remove the four 3mm #000 Phillips screws holding the battery in place.
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Carefully lift the battery out of the laptop.
 
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Unplug the black wire attached to the wireless chip.
 
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Remove the one 3mm Phillips #000 screw holding the wireless chip in place.
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Lift the wireless chip up and out.
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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