HP Pavilion dm4-1265dx Wi-Fi Card Replacement

ID: 149388

Description: If your HP Pavilion dm4-1265dx laptop no longer...

Steps:

  1. Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up.
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  3. Push the sliding lock to release the battery.
  4. Remove the battery by lifting it away from the device.
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  6. Orient the device so that the empty battery port is closest to you.
  7. Loosen the two captive screws holding the back panel in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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  9. Pull back and lift the back panel to remove it from the device.
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  11. Using ESD safe tweezers, gently disconnect the black and white wires connecting the Wi-Fi card to the device.
  12. Move the wires out of the way to allow the Wi-Fi card to spring up without obstructions.
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  14. Remove the two 3.0 mm screws from the Wi-Fi card using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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  16. The Wi-Fi card will spring upwards.
  17. Gently remove the Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from its socket.
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