Introduction
This guide includes laptop disassembly to gain access to the internal components and motherboard replacement.
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Begin by placing your laptop on a clean surface such as a table and away from any liquids which may spill and damage components.
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Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up and use your Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 11 visible 5mm screws on the back.
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Unscrew the two remaining 2.5mm screws. Keep these screws separate from the first eleven 5mm screws.
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Flip the laptop back over onto its normal side up and raise the screen. Using the metal spudger, separate the keyboard surface from the bottom of the laptop.
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While lifting the keyboard surface from the bottom, you will notice three cables still attaching them together. Gently unplug each of these cables from the motherboard.
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You will notice various screws in the battery with letters A or B next to them. Using your Philips screwdriver, remove each of these 5mm screws and keep the A and B screws separate for reassembly.
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Inside the laptop you will notice the wireless card located in the upper middle. This will be what you are replacing.
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Attached to the Wi-Fi card is a black wire that must be removed. Using your hand, lift gently on the wire as close as you can to where it connects to the Wi-Fi card.
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Once the wire is removed, set it aside so it does not get damaged.
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Once you have access to the internals, remove the wires and wifi card connected to the motherboard.
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To remove the upper wire connection, flip the tab holding it into the motherboard, then remove the wire gently.
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To remove the wire strand connection, flip the tab shown and then remove the wire strand.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.