Wifi Antenna Connector Jammed

[Mavex]

I was trying to replace my wifi card and in doing so the entire connector came off of the board and is now lodged inside the antenna connector. Is there a way I can cut the wire and reattach a connector from a different antenna? The wire in question is wire 1 or the main wire.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

There's no way you can pry the tiny contact out from the antenna connector?

Even if you try it with a straight pin or sewing needle?

The problem with what you propose is the antenna has an outer core of braided wire and a small thin wire inside (kind of like a coaxial cable).

So I don't see how it is possible to splice them together.

If you can't get the broken contact out from inside the cup, you will most likely have to order another antenna cable.

The part number would be listed in the service manual-- chapter 3, page 24.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493257

[Mavex]

Thank you, I'll try that and let you know if it works

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

There has to be a way to get that contact out of there.

Good luck.

[Mavex]

Thank you so much I got it out I stabbed myself like twice but definitely worth it got it plugged in you're a life save the repair was $150 if I needed it replaced. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Sorry you wounded yourself in the process, but the end result was worth it. 😊