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Razer Blade Stealth 2017 WiFi Card Replacement

Introduction

This guide outlines how to replace the WiFi card if it does not connect to the internet. If the computer does not detect any WiFi connections, the WiFi card may be damaged. Be sure there is a connection available and working before replacing the WiFi card. Some iFixit tools are required for this replacement.

What you need

  1. Razer Blade Stealth 2017 WiFi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Razer Blade Stealth 2017 WiFi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and discharge the battery down to 25%.

    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the eight, 3mm screws on the bottom cover of the laptop.

    • Whenever you remove screws from the device, remember to save and label them.

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  2. Razer Blade Stealth 2017 WiFi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom cover of the laptop by sliding it away from the hinge.

    • Do not force the cover up!

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  3. Razer Blade Stealth 2017 WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Razer Blade Stealth 2017 WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingernail to pry up and disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

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  5. Razer Blade Stealth 2017 WiFi Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six, 5mm screws securing the battery.

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    • Remove any tape attached to the battery.

    • Use the plastic spudger to pry out the battery.

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    • Remove any tape attached to the Wifi card.

    • Use a plastic spudger to disconnect the two coaxial antennae connectors and expose the WiFi card.

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  8. Razer Blade Stealth 2017 WiFi Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single, 2 mm screw from the WiFi card.

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  9. Razer Blade Stealth 2017 WiFi Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the WiFi card from the motherboard by sliding it out at an angle.

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Conclusion

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

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It was unnecessary for me to remove the battery. Replaced the original Killer card with a WiFi 6E Wireless Card Intel AX210 NGW Bluetooth 5.3.

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