Wifi not working since fan was replaced and Windows 10 loaded

[vic4455]

I upload windows 10 on this notebook, and all of a sudden wifi disappeared. After that I got a fan error code and replaced the fan. Now I only have ethernet. Is there something I did to the hardware when putting the laptop back together OR has windows 10 removed it and it needs to be put back. Under device manager I only have ethernet, no wifi adapter listed.

Can someone help?

[Tardis40 · Accepted solution]

Hi @vic4455,

Thanks for becoming a member of the HP Support Forums. I understand you are having an issue with the WiFi connection. I will be glad to help you.

I would double check all the connection inside the computer.

Here is a link to download the latest drivers for Realtek RTL8723BE/RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Drivers.

Please keep me informed of how things went. 

If you require further assistance, let me know and I will gladly do all I can to help you.

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Thanks.

[vic4455]

Thanks....I had pulled that motherboard out three times, but had ignored the wifi chip. It got caught easily under the board and did not cause a bind or anything that gave it attention to a problem...oops

I identified it with the wifi symbol underneath on the casing, that helped because before I believed it was part of the harddrive setup.

once I removed the hold down screw I realized what I had missed.

Also I did need the driver, once I fixed my mistake I then downloaded the driver and "Voila" wireless lan again.

Thanks for the "double check" ; )