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If the Wi-Fi on your laptop is not working, it can be frustrating and disruptive to your daily tasks, especially in today's interconnected world. One of the common reasons for this issue could be a faulty or damaged Wi-Fi card. The Wi-Fi card, also known as a wireless network adapter, is the component responsible for connecting your laptop to wireless networks. Over time, due to various reasons like physical damage, overheating, or wear and tear, the Wi-Fi card may fail or malfunction. Additionally, to remove the motherboard of the laptop, the Wi-Fi card must be removed first.
In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to safely remove your laptop's Wi-Fi card. All you will need for this process is a Phillips #1 screwdriver and a plastic prying tool.
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Use an opening pick to gently pry up the edge of the rubber foot.
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Grab the lifted edge of the foot and gently pull it away.
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Repeat for the other rubber foot.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 6.6 mm screws that secure the lower case.
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Insert an opening pick in the seam between the lower case and chassis.
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Slide the opening pick around the perimeter, prying every couple of centimeters as you go.
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Continue prying around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.
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Lift off the lower case.
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Remove the following Phillips screws that secure the battery:
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Three 2.9 mm
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Two 6.8 mm
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Use your fingers or the point of a spudger to slowly “wiggle” the battery connector directly out of its socket.
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Gently unseat the battery connector wire out from under the two plastic tabs.
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Lift the battery up and out of the laptop.
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Locate the Wi-Fi card module near the top of the laptop.
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Use a plastic opening tool to gently lift and detach the two Wi-Fi card antenna cables.
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Remove the single screw that secures the Wi-Fi card using a Phillips screwdriver.
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Pull the card directly 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.
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