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HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement

Introduction

You may need to replace the wireless adapter if your computer can't connect to any wireless network. Be sure that you do not break the antenna connector wires.

What you need

  1. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Press the battery release tab and the battery will pop up.

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  2. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the laptop, it will come out easily.

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  4. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Accessory Plate: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Accessory Plate: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single screw holding the accessory plate. This is a PH0 2.0x2.5 screw.

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  5. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pry the accessory plate up from the back of the laptop by applying force upwards where the screw was removed.

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  6. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Wireless Adapter: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Wireless Adapter: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screw with PH 0 screwdriver that is holding the wireless adapter in. This is PM 2.0x2.5 screws.

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  7. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the wireless adapter and gently remove the white and black wires from it. The connectors will come out straight up.

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Conclusion

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

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