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HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement

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  1. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect device from power source and power down.

  2. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • With the device turned upside down, use your index fingers to push the battery latches in towards each other.

  3. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • The latch on your left will stay at the inward position, while the latch on the right will slide back out.

    • Gently grasp the battery and pull it back away from the device and yourself.

  4. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement, Optical Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Close the laptop and lay it down with the bottom facing up.

    • Using a size #00 Phillips screw drive remove the screw holding in the optical drive.

  5. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Grip the optical drive and gently pull it out.

  6. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless Card: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 11 screws holding the body of the laptop together with a size #00 Phillips screwdriver.

  7. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Using the spudger, push in the tabs in the back that hold the body together. Carefully pry the body apart by working the spudger around the body.

  8. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Using the spudger, carefully pry the wire connecting the wireless card to the motherboard off of it.

  9. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Using the size #00 Phillips screwdriver remove the single screw holding it in place.

  10. HP 15-ay014dx Wireless Card Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • carefully pull the card of its slot.

Conclusion

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

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