HP ProBook x360 11 G5 EE Wireless Card Replacement

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.

What you need

Step 1 Keyboard Assembly

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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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Step 2

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

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Step 3

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

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Step 4

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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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Step 5

Remove the keyboard assembly from the rest of the computer.

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Step 6 Battery

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

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Step 7

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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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Step 8 Wireless Card

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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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Step 9

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

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Step 10

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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.