Einleitung

If your wifi isn't working, it might just be a loose connection to your wireless card. Follow this guide to replace your wireless card.

  1. BVWDRqLuKCIUWe32
    • Ensure your computer is shut down. Removing the battery while the laptop is still on may corrupt your files. Remove any power adapters and cords connected to the laptop body.

    • Slide the switch to the left until the release clicks.

  2. AlZXLwHFWXuuxSdX
    • Remove the battery.

    • The release switch may need to be held down while removing the battery.

  3. v6I3pGxfFpCNAa4g
    v6I3pGxfFpCNAa4g
    cbDYjfUUPipnhXf1
    • Remove the two 5mm Phillips screws on the hard drive cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  4. JmdjT5aYEyP1Sahi
    • Remove the plastic hard drive cover.

  5. TCPXOIwVesWdDCva
    TCPXOIwVesWdDCva
    ONviv1RCh3SsIfqd
    • Pull up on the two plastic flaps on the hard drive enclosure to remove it.

  6. dXAyr54CmTJREQ1P
    dXAyr54CmTJREQ1P
    2yjQ2CJiOcIQGvJR
    • Gently lift the ribbon cable away from the hard drive enclosure to free the drive.

  7. EUsXNlToBNFd3a6X
    EUsXNlToBNFd3a6X
    vrmKXBnY3UKVIXra
    • Locate four 2mm Phillips screws on the side of the enclosure and remove them using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Slide the hard drive out of the enclosure to complete the removal process.

  8. YiNGvanUrxeVVYOI
    • Locate the wireless card and the two wires attached to it.

    • Caution: Prying on the WLAN card wires in the wrong direction could damage your wireless card. Make sure to lift straight up when removing the wires.

    • Using a plastic spudger tool, carefully lift up on each wire connecting the card to unsnap the connectors.

  9. ZXWkMbPqNYnkKfQQ
    ZXWkMbPqNYnkKfQQ
    aDDu6RC5LidISySt
    • Locate the 2.5mm Phillips screw on the corner of the WLAN card and remove it using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

  10. StDxSJCHMVElAD1A
    StDxSJCHMVElAD1A
    LBnZGZdAosJeCIc2
    • Upon removing the screw, the WLAN card will pop up. Keeping a natural angle, slide the card out of the slot.

    • The card is now free from your computer.

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Cory Mayer

Mitglied seit: 01/04/14

879 Reputation

0 Kommentare