Dell Latitude 3500 WLAN Card Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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1. Step 1 Remove screws
  10 screws hold the bottom cover in place -- these stay in the bottom cover.
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2. Step 2 Separate bottom cover and palmrest
  Using a spudger will make quick work of this step.
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1. Step 3 Disconnect and Remove Battery
  Disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.
  
  Remove the 4 screws holding it in place
  
  Battery can now be removed from device.
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1. Step 4 Unscrew Bracket
  Holds down card and keeps antenna in place
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2. Step 5 Disconnect Antennas
  Carefully remove the two antennas from their slots.
  
  The card should slide right out for easy replacement.
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Conclusion

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

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