Wireless Card Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

In this guide, you are going to remove and replace your malfunctioning Wi-Fi card.

What you need

1. Step 1 Wireless Card
  Remove the battery from the laptop.
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2. Step 2
  Remove the five Philips #1 screws on the panel located underneath the laptop battery.
  
  Lift up the panel.
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4. Step 3
  Use a spudger to lift the two antenna connectors from the wireless card.
  
  Using a Philips #1 Screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the card in place.
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5. Step 4
  Gently lift the card upward and pull it out.
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Conclusion

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

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