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HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement

HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement

Nicole Vachon

Nicole Vachon and 3 other contributors

Last updated on May 29, 2019

15 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

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This replacement will require the use of prying tools and screwdrivers. It can completed with moderate difficulty. Make sure you have a moderate chunk of time to complete this task. You will need a clear work surface. Replacing the WiFi card can often solve problems such as connecting to wireless complications.

What you need

Tools

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  1. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure computer is turned off and unplugged.

    • Slide the battery lock latch on the left to unlock. Slide from left to right to unlock.

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  2. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the battery release latch on the right with continuous force from right to left.

    • Once battery pops, you may release latch.

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  3. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Grab the battery, rotating upwards and away from you. This will remove the battery.

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  4. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement, CD/DVD Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure computer is powered off and unplugged.

    • Flip computer over so that the bottom is facing the ceiling and the hinges are farthest from you.

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  5. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the 7 mm screw on the middle right.

    • There is an icon that looks like a CD stamped into the back panel near this screw.

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  6. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the drive out from the right side of the device.

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  8. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement, Bottom Case Cover: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 12mm screws located on the hinge covers.

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  9. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the corner covers off of the computer using a prying tool.

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  10. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are located near the top of the laptop.

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  11. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the remaining seven 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are securing the back cover.

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  12. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 2mm screws.

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  13. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Use prying tools to pry the covers off of the screwholes.

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 6.5mm screws.

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  14. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Be mindful of sharp edges on computer while using prying tools.

    • Flip computer over and open so that the screen is facing you.

    • Starting at the bottom right corner, insert the prying tool and lift upwards to loosen the back panel.

    • Continue down all sides and corners of the device.

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  15. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Flip laptop back over so that the bottom is facing up

    • After all sides are loosened, remove the back panel from the device.

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  16. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement, WiFi Card: step 15, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement, WiFi Card: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the antenna cable from the terminals on the card.

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  17. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • Using Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the 3mm screw that connects the card to the motherboard.

    • The Wi-Fi card should pop up after screw is removed.

    • Use sliding motion to disconnect other side.

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  18. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR WiFi Card Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • To remove the card, pull it away from the slot at an angle.

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Conclusion

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

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Got as far as the last step but didn’t have a tiny enough screwdriver :(

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