HP 14-dq0051dx Wi-Fi Card Replacement

ID: 167812

Description: Use this guide to replace the Wi-Fi card of...

Steps:

1. Turn the laptop upside down so the backside is facing up.
2. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the eight 2.5mm screws from the back case.

3. Turn the laptop over and open the screen.
4. Insert the opening tool into the seam between the bottom panel and the keyboard.
5. Run the opening tool along the entire seam to separate the bottom panel.
6. You may hear clicking as you release the taps that secure the case.

7. Once the bottom panel is separated from the laptop, carefully close the laptop and turn it upside down.
8. Place both your hands on opposite ends of the bottom panel, and lift up and remove the panel.

9. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 2.5 mm screws that secure the motherboard cover.
10. Remove the motherboard cover from the laptop.

11. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the single 1mm screw that secures the WiFi card.
12. Pull the WiFi card out of its slot
13. Pull the WiFi card out slowly and gently as to not damage the card or the slot

14. Pull the tab up, revealing two small wire plugs underneath
15. Gently remove the wires from their plugs