Introduction
In this guide, we'll be going through the steps for replacing the HP 15-dy2024nr Wi-Fi card.
Issues that may cause your Wi-Fi card to be compromised:
- The card may be declining/getting old
- Damage might be caused under the cover (Water Damage or Hard Collision)
- The card may be overheated due to poor circulation (Fan potentially unresponsive)
You can confirm if the issue is your Wi-Fi card and not your service by using a well-known internet source and seeing if your internet frequently drops connections or cannot connect to any internet source.
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Use a spudger to peel one corner of each of the rubber feet from the bottom of the laptop.
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Gently peel the feet from the laptop using the spudger revealing the screws underneath.
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Insert an iFixit opening tool into the seam between the keyboard area and bottom cover.
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Using another iFixit opening tool, slide along the seam to unhook the clips.
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When the front of the laptop is open, you can use your finger to hold a corner open then slide an iFixit opening tool along the seam toward the back corner.
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After the clips have been released, flip the laptop over and lift the cover.
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You'll find the Wi-Fi card in the top left corner of the laptop.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove a single 2 mm screw from the Wi-Fi card.
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Remove the Wi-Fi card from the black cartridge by grabbing each side and pulling with slight force.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
