{"id":33831,"date":"2023-06-02T16:33:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T15:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/article\/wifi-card-replacement-for-mini-pc\/"},"modified":"2024-03-12T12:58:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T12:58:55","slug":"wifi-card-replacement-for-mini-pc","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/article\/wifi-card-replacement-for-mini-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"WiFi Card Replacement for Mini PC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Mini PC WiFi Card Reinstall - How to open and install or replace your WiFi Card\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zQyCENsjq6I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes components need replacing or even upgrading. The WiFi card is one of them. If that&#8217;s you then you&#8217;re in the right place. Follow along with this super easy guide on how to perform a WiFi Card replacement in your <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/product-category\/mini-pcs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini PC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you&#8217;ll need to do is open up your computer. This is different for every model, but for the most part, it will involve removing a set of screws on the bottom and prying open the cover. So be sure to place the screws somewhere safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening the case can be difficult so I recommend using a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spudger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">spudger<\/a> or other such tool to help get it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once it&#8217;s open you can see inside the PC. The location of the WiFi Card is different in every PC, refer to the manual to find the location of your device. In this PC it&#8217;s under the SSD so we&#8217;ll be removing that first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1-1536x861.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1-2048x1148.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1-450x252.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1-780x437.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-1-1600x897.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove the SSD, first, unscrew the screw at the top holding the device down. This will release the SSD and you can gently pull it out, revealing the WiFi Card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The WiFi card can be easily recognised by the two antennae cables connecting to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2-1024x570.jpg\" alt=\"WiFi Card Replacement\" class=\"wp-image-2759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2-1536x855.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2-2048x1140.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2-450x250.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2-780x434.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-2-1600x891.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully remove the two cables and remove the screw holding the chip in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once that is done you can remove the WiFi card and replace it with your new one. To install the card, slot it into the motherboard ensuring that the pins are aligned. Hold it down as you screw it in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you need to put the antennae cables back in. This is the trickiest part of the replacement. I would recommend using something like a pair of tweezers to hold them and gently coax them in. These cables can be quite fragile so it&#8217;s important to be gentle with them. Good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-WIFI-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the cables are connected and the WiFi card is screwed in you can replace the SSD by following the steps to remove it in reverse. At an angle, gently slot it into the M.2 slot. Line up the pins with the layout on the motherboard. One side has fewer than the other so ensure that the SSD is oriented the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-7-1024x592.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-7-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-7-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-7-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-7-450x260.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-7-780x451.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-7.jpg 1281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the same screw it has before hold it down and secure it to the motherboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MINIPC-SSDRAM-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the SSD is reattached you can close up your computer and screw the cover back on. Congratulations you have just replaced your WiFi card. Go forth and enjoy the wonder of the internet, wireless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow along for new tutorials and guides on our Knowledge Base <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes components need replacing or even upgrading. Follow along with this super easy guide on how to replace the WiFi Card in your Mini PC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8387,"featured_media":33863,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"kbtopic":[282,296],"kbtag":[1024,800,716],"class_list":{"0":"post-33831","1":"kb","2":"type-kb","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"kbtopic-hardware","7":"kbtopic-mini-pc","8":"kbtag-how-to-en-gb","9":"kbtag-mini-pc-en-gb","10":"kbtag-network-en-gb"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb\/33831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8387"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33831"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb\/33831\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"kbtopic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kbtopic?post=33831"},{"taxonomy":"kbtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kbtag?post=33831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}