Difficulty
Easy
Steps
6
Time Required
5 minutes
Sections
2
- Battery
- 3 steps
- WiFi Chip
- 3 steps
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Introduction
Before you begin, read this guide for instructions on using the anti-static wrist strap listed under tools needed for Wi-Fi chip replacement. It is important to follow steps 1-3 to remove the battery before proceeding further. The electronics inside of the computer are fragile and require caution when handling.
What you need
Step 1
Battery
- Gently place the laptop down on a suitable workplace with the back of the laptop facing up
Gently place the laptop down on a suitable workplace with the back of the laptop facing up
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Step 2
- Remove the cover by sliding the lock to the left. You will hear a click once the cover has been unlocked. Gently push down on the cover and slide it towards you to remove it.
Remove the cover by sliding the lock to the left. You will hear a click once the cover has been unlocked. Gently push down on the cover and slide it towards you to remove it.
Step 3
- Gently lift up on the battery (represented by this cardboard cutout) until it disconnects. Once the battery is disconnected lift away from laptop.
Gently lift up on the battery (represented by this cardboard cutout) until it disconnects. Once the battery is disconnected lift away from laptop.
Step 4
WiFi Chip
- Attach the anti-static wrist strap to any metal piece on the computer to prevent electrical damage.
Attach the anti-static wrist strap to any metal piece on the computer to prevent electrical damage.
Step 5
- Using precision tweezers grab the coaxial cable leads and disconnect them using steady gentle force.
Using precision tweezers grab the coaxial cable leads and disconnect them using steady gentle force.
Step 6
- Using the Phillips #0, remove the 1.5 mm screw holding the wifi card in place. Once the screws are removed, gently lift the card away from laptop.
Using the Phillips #0, remove the 1.5 mm screw holding the wifi card in place. Once the screws are removed, gently lift the card away from laptop.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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