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The wireless switch on my DV2500 has broken off. Is there a function key combin

kailyn

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The wireless switch on my DV2500 has broken off. Is there a function key combination that will enable the wifi functionality in the computer?
 
Solution
Hello kailyn;

It must have failed in the OFF position I guess? Are you able to get the switch into the ON position?
This is a mechanical switch and it must be set ON. The switch looks like this.

Check to see if you can enable the wireless device. Right-click the HP Wireless Assistant (disabled) icon
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and select Open Wireless Assistant . Click Turn On. The HP Wireless Assistant (enabled) icon should display
c02448900.jpg
.
Hello kailyn;

It must have failed in the OFF position I guess? Are you able to get the switch into the ON position?
This is a mechanical switch and it must be set ON. The switch looks like this.

Check to see if you can enable the wireless device. Right-click the HP Wireless Assistant (disabled) icon
c02448899.jpg

and select Open Wireless Assistant . Click Turn On. The HP Wireless Assistant (enabled) icon should display
c02448900.jpg
.
 
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