what does it mean when ny laptop gives a bad wifi card message?

[paulie2121]

my dads laptop wont go to internet. it gives a bad wifi card message.

 

[Alabalcho]

If the WiFi card is internal - check the back of the laptop, usually WiFi cards are under removable cover, try to reseat the card. New cards can be found usually for under $30 (most of them are MiniPCIx cards).