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HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to safely remove a defective or damaged Wi-Fi card in the HP Pavilion 15-ab165us laptop.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Battery and Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Battery and Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the computer over so that the bottom cover is facing you.

    • Slide the two locks to the "unlock" position and remove the battery.

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    • Remove the two 8mm screws underneath with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to remove the plastic feet.

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    • Remove the two plastic tabs with a metal spudger.

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  4. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the sixteen 8mm screws that hold the bottom cover with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  6. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the Optical Drive out.

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  7. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 3mm screws that were hidden under the Optical Drive with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Flip the computer back over.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to release the clips holding the keyboard section in place.

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  9. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Close the lid and pull the screen and keyboard section up and away from the disconnected bottom cover.

    • The hard drive is NOT screwed into place on the underside of the keyboard section.

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    • Locate the Wi-Fi card.

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  11. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the cable from the clips and use the spudger to disconnect the wire from the Wi-Fi card.

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    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the single 4mm screw.

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  13. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the Wi-Fi card up and out.

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Conclusion

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

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