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HP Pavilion 17 TS Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

The wireless card is what allows you to connect to the internet. It is a small component, but is still very important. This guide will show you how to replace it.

What you need

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    • Press and hold the release switch, and then slide the battery out. Insert the new battery into the slot and you're done!

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    • In the battery compartment, find the phillips screw that is holding the rear panel onto the computer. Unscrew it.

    • With the battery compartment closest to you, push the panel away from you. Once it slides back until it stops, gently lift it and put it to the side.

    • Please note that this particular screw does not completely come out, it stays with the rear panel and that is ok.

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    • Undo the two clips attached to the wifi chip by pulling up gently with a pair of tweezers.

    • Unscrew the 9mm phillips screw holding the wifi chip in place.

    • Gently remove the wifi chip from its socket and place it to the side.

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Conclusion

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

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