HP Pavilion dm4-1265dx Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

If your HP Pavilion dm4-1265dx laptop no longer connects to wireless networks, use this guide to replace the Wi-Fi card.

The Wi-Fi card allows the laptop to connect to wireless networks. A faulty Wi-Fi will not connect to wireless networks.

Before using this guide, make sure your network drives are up to date and be sure there is nothing on the software side preventing you from using the Wi-Fi card.

Before beginning, make sure to power off your laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up.

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Step 2

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Push the sliding lock to release the battery.
Remove the battery by lifting it away from the device.

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Step 3 Back Panel

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Orient the device so that the empty battery port is closest to you.
Loosen the two captive screws holding the back panel in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 4

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Pull back and lift the back panel to remove it from the device.

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Step 5 Wi-Fi Card

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Using ESD safe tweezers, gently disconnect the black and white wires connecting the Wi-Fi card to the device.
Move the wires out of the way to allow the Wi-Fi card to spring up without obstructions.

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