Wi-Fi card

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Read this first: Important safety information.

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.
Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
Remove the computer cover. For details, see Computer cover.
Remove the system fan. For details, see System fan.
Remove the storage drive. For details, see Storage drive.
Depending on your computer model, refer to one of the following to replace the Wi-Fi card.
- Type 1
  1. Remove the Wi-Fi card shield.
    Figure 1. Removing the Wi-Fi card shield
  2. Disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna cables.
    Figure 2. Disconnecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables
  3. Remove the Wi-Fi card.
    Figure 3. Removing the Wi-Fi card
  4. Install the Wi-Fi card.
    Figure 4. Installing the Wi-Fi card
  5. Connect the Wi-Fi antenna cables.
    Figure 5. Connecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables
  6. Install the Wi-Fi card shield.
    Figure 6. Installing the Wi-Fi card shield
- Type 2
  1. Remove the Wi-Fi card shield.
    Figure 7. Removing the Wi-Fi card shield
  2. Disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna cables.
    Figure 8. Disconnecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables
  3. Remove the Wi-Fi card.
    Figure 9. Removing the Wi-Fi card
  4. Install the Wi-Fi card.
    Figure 10. Installing the Wi-Fi card
  5. Connect the Wi-Fi antenna cables.
    Figure 11. Connecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables
  6. Install the Wi-Fi card shield.
    Figure 12. Installing the Wi-Fi card shield
Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.