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Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

The wireless card regulates laptop connectivity to wireless networks for internet access. If your laptop has trouble connecting to a working wireless network, the wireless card may be damaged and may have to be replaced.

What you need

  1. Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • To prevent injury, make sure the laptop is unplugged before removing the battery.

    • Make sure the switch in the upper right corner of the laptop is switched to the "unlock" position (toward the unlocked padlock icon).

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  2. Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the switch on the upper lefthand corner of the laptop towards the unlocked padlock icon.

    • Firmly pull the battery outwards and away from the laptop.

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  4. Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless Card: step 3, image 1 of 2 Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless Card: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the 3mm Phillips #0 screw from the back of the WiFi card backplate.

    • The screw will remain in the backplate.

    • Lift upwards on the back plate to remove it.

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  5. Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to gently pry upwards on the two connecting cables to remove them.

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  6. Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2 mm Phillips #0 screw.

    • The card will lift itself up 30° after the screw has been removed.

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  7. Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Gateway MA6 Laptop Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Hold the WiFi card on both sides and pull outwards to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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