HP ProBook x360 11 G5 EE Wireless Card Replacement

Written By: Michelle Pina
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HP ProBook x360 11 G5 EE Wireless Card Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

15 - 25 minutes

Introduction

The guide will show how to replace the wireless card in your HP ProBook x360 11 G5 EE laptop. The Wi-Fi card allows you to connect to the internet wirelessly. If the laptop’s Wi-Fi keeps on connecting and disconnecting, has a weak connection, or simply cannot find any networks regardless of troubleshooting, you may have a faulty wireless card.

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    • Remove the 4.1 mm screws with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

    • Remove the 4.1 mm screws using a JIS #0 screwdriver.

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    • Use an opening pick to pry the corners of the keyboard deck.

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    • Use an opening pick or opening tool to pry around the sides of the keyboard assembly.

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    • Lift the keyboard assembly to expose two ribbon cables.

    • Lift the two plastic tabs that hold the cables in place on the motherboard

    • Slide the ribbon cables out of each connector.

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    • Remove the keyboard assembly from the rest of the computer.

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    • Remove the four 3 mm screws from the battery with the JIS #0 screwdriver.

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    • Pry the battery up from the laptop using an opening pick.

    • Lift the battery out of its place.

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    • Disconnect the ribbon wire from the motherboard by lifting the small flap that holds it in place.

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    • Remove both antenna cables that are attached to the wireless card.

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    • Remove the 3 mm screw that secures the wireless card using a JIS #0 screwdriver.

    • Slide the wireless card out of the slot gently.

    • Make sure not to pull it directly up as it can break.

Conclusion

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

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