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GATEWAY NE56R09u Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

The wireless card is a key factor for your everyday laptop use. This wireless card is refereed to as a NIC or Network Interface Card it is square in shape, and is located in the middle section in the back of the laptop where the memory cards and hard drive both are. Also, before attempting to do a replacement, make sure your device is powered off and make sure to read through the guide first before jumping straight into a repair. Safety is always first!

What you need

  1. GATEWAY NE56R09u Wireless Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before you begin, make sure the laptop is turned off.

    • Flip your laptop over so the bottom is facing up.

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  2. GATEWAY NE56R09u Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a nylon spudger or your fingers, push down on the orange battery clip to release the battery.

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  3. GATEWAY NE56R09u Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery from the back casing to remove it.

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  5. GATEWAY NE56R09u Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless card: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Next, using the PH1 head from the tool kit and the adjustable screwdriver, remove the 2 M3x5.0mm screws on the casing to get to the wireless card.

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  6. GATEWAY NE56R09u Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Once the cover is off, locate the wireless card.

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  7. GATEWAY NE56R09u Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • When located, remove the black and white cables from the wireless card. These are main and auxiliary antenna câbles.

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  8. GATEWAY NE56R09u Wireless Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using the PH1 head from the tool kit and the adjustable screwdriver, remove the M3x5.0mm screw with that is keeping the wireless card intact.

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    • Remove the wireless card from the laptop

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Conclusion

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

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