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HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement

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  1. HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before beginning, make sure the laptop is completely turned off by pressing the off button and waiting for the screen to turn black.

    • Flip the laptop over so the battery is exposed which will be next to the hinges on the top left and right.

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  2. HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Place your thumbs on the slide locks that are next to the hinges and simultaneously push them toward each other to unlock the battery.

    • While still holding onto the slide locks, push the battery away from the laptop with your index fingers.

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  4. HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement, Wifi Chip: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement, Wifi Chip: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the 8 screws on the back cover.

    • There are also two screws in the battery area that need to be removed.

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  5. HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use an opening tool to help remove the back cover.

    • If you look at the side of the laptop, you can see where it can be separated into two parts.

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  6. HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding down the wifi chip.

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  7. HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Notebook 15-ba018ds Wifi Chip Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two wires connected to the wifi chip.

    • The wires are labeled 1 and 2. This is important to know when reconnecting the wires to the wifi chip.

    • Gently pull the wifi chip out and replace with a new wifi chip.

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Conclusion

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

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