Gateway MD2614u Wireless Card Replacement

はじめに

In this guide, you will learn how to replace a Gateway MD2614u laptop wireless card. This replacement is meant to resolve a faulty wireless connection between your laptop and your router. There are different variations of Wi-Fi cards available on the market such as mini PCI-Express cards or M.2 cards with 2.5GHz/5GHz bands. Make sure to pick the one that corresponds to your specific needs and router speeds when replacing.

Symptoms may include slow internet connection, not being able to connect to new Wi-Fi broadbands, or weak connectivity issues. There are no special skills required to complete this repair besides a Phillips #00 screwdriver and your new Wi-Fi card. Remember to shut down and disconnect any external batteries or cords attached to the laptop before starting the procedure.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Back Cover

Gateway MD2614u Wireless Card Replacement, Back Cover: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

Place the laptop so the back cover is facing up.

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手順2

Remove the 8 screws from the back cover using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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手順3

Lift off the cover.

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手順4 Wireless Card

Gateway MD2614u Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless Card: 手順 4、 1の画像 1

The wireless card is located to the right of the hard drive and below the RAM.

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手順5

There are black and grey wires with gold heads attached to the top of the wireless card.
To remove these wires, turn the gold heads counterclockwise and pull up.
You will hear a snap when the heads come off.
It does not matter which wire you remove first, but do so one at a time.