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HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx WiFi Card Replacement

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

5 minutes

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If your HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx laptop cannot connect to the wifi after troubleshooting the problem, use this guide to replace the wifi card.

  1. HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx WiFi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx WiFi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over so the model sticker faces the ceiling.

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    • Use a Torx #5 screwdriver to remove the six 3.5 mm screws holding the back cover to the laptop.

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  4. HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the four 3.5 mm screws holding the battery.

    • After removing the screws, detach the battery wire from the mother board with the iFixit opening tool.

    • Then, carefully lift the battery off with the iFixit opening tool.

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  5. HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx WiFi Card Replacement, WiFi Card: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the WiFi card.

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  6. HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx WiFi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screw holding the wifi card in place.

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  7. HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx WiFi Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-ac023dx WiFi Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Once the screw is removed, raise the WiFi card and slide it out from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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