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HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement

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  1. HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the device over so that the bottom side is facing up and the battery is facing away from you.

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  2. HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the slider under the right side of the battery.

    • Using your thumb, slide it all the way to the left until the front of the battery lifts up.

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  3. HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • With your thumb still holding the slider to the left, use the opposite hand to lift the battery out, removing it from the computer.

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  5. HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement, Wifi Card: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement, Wifi Card: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #1 Screw Driver to unscrew the 6mm screw from the Wi-Fi Card Panel.

    • The 6mm screw will remain in the Wi-Fi card panel and will not fall out.

    • Lift off the Wi-Fi card panel off using the opposite hand.

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  6. HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the gray and black wires by gently pulling up on them so that they "unsnap" from the Wi-Fi card.

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  7. HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4mm screws with the Phillips #1 screw driver.

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  8. HP HDX 16-1160US Wifi Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully use the plastic opening tools to lift the Wi-Fi card up on the left side.

    • Using the opposite hand, pull the Wi-Fi card to the left.

    • Do not lift the Wi-Fi card straight up, this will damage or break the Wi-Fi card.

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Conclusion

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

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