Einleitung

This guide outlines how to replace the WiFi card if it does not connect to the internet. If the computer does not detect any WiFi connections, the WiFi card may be damaged. Be sure there is a connection available and working before replacing the WiFi card. Some iFixit tools are required for this replacement.

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    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and discharge the battery down to 25%.

    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the eight, 3mm screws on the bottom cover of the laptop.

    • Whenever you remove screws from the device, remember to save and label them.

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    • Remove the bottom cover of the laptop by sliding it away from the hinge.

    • Do not force the cover up!

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    • Use your fingernail to pry up and disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six, 5mm screws securing the battery.

    Do you have to remove the battery before swapping the wifi card? Is disconnecting the power not enough?

    Charles Tsai -

    Hi Charles,

    If you’re swapping the Wi-Fi card, you don’t need to remove the battery. Disconnecting it will suffice.

    Arthur Shi -

    Are two of these screws shorter than the other four? And if so, where do the two shorter screws go?

    James Spinella -

    Looks like the two shorter screws go where the trackpad is!

    James Spinella -

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    • Remove any tape attached to the battery.

    • Use the plastic spudger to pry out the battery.

    After removing the 6 screws securing the battery, mine does not come out easily. There is resistance, and I don't wanna forcefully pull it out. Is it supposed to be easy to pick up and take out or is there some sort of tape holding it down from the bottom?

    kairos -

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    • Remove any tape attached to the Wifi card.

    • Use a plastic spudger to disconnect the two coaxial antennae connectors and expose the WiFi card.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single, 2 mm screw from the WiFi card.

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    • Remove the WiFi card from the motherboard by sliding it out at an angle.

Abschluss

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

Helene Willits

Mitglied seit: 10/10/19

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It was unnecessary for me to remove the battery. Replaced the original Killer card with a WiFi 6E Wireless Card Intel AX210 NGW Bluetooth 5.3.

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