HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE's Wi-Fi card. The Wi-Fi card is built into the computer allowing your laptop to connect to wireless internet. When your device is unable to connect to wireless internet, it means the Wi-Fi card of the device may need to be replaced.

What you need

Step 1 Keyboard & Touchpad Assembly

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove:
Four 7 mm screws.
Two 8 mm screws.

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Step 2

Flip the device over and open the lid.
Use a plastic opening tool to pry the keyboard assembly away from the bottom case, prying around the perimeter until it fully separates.
Lift the keyboard assembly from the laptop towards you, away from the screen.

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Step 3

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Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Lift the keyboard ribbon lock bar and use tweezers to disconnect the keyboard ribbon from the motherboard.
Lift the lock bar and use tweezers to remove the touchpad ribbon.
Remove the keyboard.

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Step 4 Wi-Fi Card

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Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Use tweezers to unplug the battery connector from the motherboard.

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Step 5

Peel back clear sheet covering Wi-Fi card.
Unscrew the single screw securing Wi-Fi card/cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Carefully slide the Wi-Fi card out.