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Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement

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    1. Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Unplug the laptop from the power adapter and turn the power off.

      • Failure to unplug laptop before proceeding could result in risk of electric shock!

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    2. Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Slide the battery-lock tab and hold.

      • Flip the battery away from the chassis to remove it.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement, Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement, Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Undo the screw on the Mini-PCI card cover labeled "C"

      • This screw will remain within the panel

      • Remove the panel from the chassis.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-PCI card.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Mini-PCI (WiFi) Card Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the white plastic tabs.

      • Flip the Mini-PCI card up at a 45 degree angle.

      • Remove the card from the computer by sliding out diagonally

      • Ground yourself while dealing with the card. Static shock can cause damage to the card. Store the card in anti-static bag when not in use.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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