Dell Latitude 5580 Wi-Fi Card Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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What you need

1. Step 1 Lower Case
  Orient your laptop so that you have access to the lower case, with the vents facing upwards.
  
  Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the eight screws securing the bottom cover.
  
  They are captive screws and do not fully come out of the holes. Don't force them or you may damage the screws or holes on the bottom case.
  
  Insert the end of an iFixit opening tool or an opening pick into the seam between the bottom and top case to release the clips holding them together.
  
  Slide the opening tool or pick around the edge of the laptop until the case is fully released.
  
  Remove the lower case.
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1. Step 2 Wi-Fi Card
  Use tweezers to pry up and disconnect the Wi-Fi card coaxial connectors.
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3. Step 3
  Remove the single Phillips #1 3.5 mm-long screw securing the Wi-Fi card.
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4. Step 4
  Use a spudger or your finger to gently lift the Wi-Fi card.
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5. Step 5
  Remove the Wi-Fi card.
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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
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