Fix Your Stuff Community Store

HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement

Introduction

This will teach you the easiest way I found to remove and replace the WiFi NIC in the ProBook 4530s.

What you need

  1. HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement, Introduction: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement, Introduction: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Start by flipping over the laptop onto its back.

    Edit

  2. HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement, Battery Removal: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push both switches inward. The battery should pop out a slight amount.

    • Pull out the battery.

    Edit

  4. HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement, Back Panel Removal: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Press on both of the battery switches then push on the back panel forward.

    • It should pop out slightly.

    • Lift and slide the panel off.

    Edit

  5. HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement, Connector Removal: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement, Connector Removal: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the WiFi card outlined in red.

    • The golden connectors will need to be popped off. They are marked in blue.

    • Be very careful. If these connectors break, you will have to buy entirely new wires and connectors.

    • Use a nail, a flat-head screwdriver, anything that will be able to pop off the connector gently.

    Edit

  6. HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement, Card Removal: step 5, image 1 of 3 HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement, Card Removal: step 5, image 2 of 3 HP ProBook 4530s WiFi Card Replacement, Card Removal: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two screws that secure the card down.

    • The card should pop up at a 45 degree angle.

    • Pull the card straight out.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

5 other people completed this guide.

Author

with 3 other contributors

Drew Canada

Member since: 04/03/18

1,370 Reputation

4 Guides authored

Badges: 17

+14 more badges

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 9

Past 30 Days: 49

All Time: 3,606