HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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If your HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 cannot connect to the internet, Wi-Fi Card could be damaged. Use this guide to replace it. The Wireless Wan Module allows the laptop to connect with the internet. Be sure the device is turned off and disconnected from all power sources. Failure to do so can result in electrical build up that can cause harm to other parts in your computer and in worst case scenarios to yourself. Make sure to remember where each antenna is placed when reassembling.

Problems that you’re encountering that would permit you to follow this guide include;

Unable to connect to WIFI

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Stap 1 Unfasten the back cover

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.
Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws holding the back cover.

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Stap 2 Release the clips

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Release the clips: stap 2, afbeelding 1 van 2

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Release the clips: stap 2, afbeelding 2 van 2

Insert an opening pick between a corner of the back corner and the chassis, near a hinge.
Pry upward to release the retaining clips.
These clips will make an audible click when they release.
Repeat this process for the opposite corner.

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Stap 3 Release the remaining clips

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Release the remaining clips: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 2

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Release the remaining clips: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 2

Insert your opening pick between the back cover and chassis, along the edge of the cover between the hinges.
Pry up to release the additional retaining clips.

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Stap 4 Remove the back cover

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Remove the back cover: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 3

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Remove the back cover: stap 4, afbeelding 2 van 3

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Remove the back cover: stap 4, afbeelding 3 van 3

Grab the cover by the corners next to the hinges.
Swing the cover open and away from you.
If the back cover feels stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release remaining clips around the perimeter of the back cover.
Lift and remove the back cover from the laptop body.

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Stap 5 Disconnect the battery

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Disconnect the battery: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 3

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Disconnect the battery: stap 5, afbeelding 2 van 3

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Disconnect the battery: stap 5, afbeelding 3 van 3

Use the point of a spudger to push the sides of the battery connector out of its socket.
Push on alternate sides to "walk" the connector out.

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Stap 6 Wi-Fi Card

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 2

HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 2

Remove the two antenna cable with tweezers.
The blue tagged antenna will be on the left side. The red tagged antenna will be on the right side.

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Stap 7

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 3 mm screw securing the Wi-Fi card.
The card will pop up at a slight angle once the screw is removed.

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Stap 8

Grasp the sides of the Wi-Fi card to slide it out of the socket to remove.
Gently remove the Wi-Fi card. There is risk of damage to the socket if removed forcefully.

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