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Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement

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Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

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If the user would like to replace a faulty wireless card, or one that is not powerful enough, this guide will give step by step information on how to achieve this.

What you need

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    1. Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless Card: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the single 3.5mm Phillips #1 screw that holds on the bottom plate of the device.

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    2. Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Place your hands on the plate and pull it toward yourself.

      • The plate will pop out of place and may then be removed.

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    3. Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • The wireless card is located near the front of the device, and is the expansion card with three antennas attached to it.

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    4. Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
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      • Remove the wires connecting the card to the laptop with a pair of tweezers.

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    5. Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the 4mm Phillips #1 screw that secure the card in place.

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    6. Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E5500 Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • After completing steps 4 & 5, the card will lift up at an angle as shown.

      • Once the card has popped out of place, it can be gently removed.

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Conclusion

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

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