Dell XPS 15 9550 Wireless Card Replacement
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Last updated on Dec 19, 2018
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓If the laptop will not connect to wireless internet, you may need a new wireless card.
What you need
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Turn the laptop upside down.
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Use a T5 Torx Screwdriver to remove the ten 3 mm long screws from the perimeter of the back of the laptop.
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Open up the information panel door (on the middle of the back side).
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While holding the door open, use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the two 10 mm long screws.
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Carefully lift the 2 corners of the back panel close to the hinge upwards, to release the whole panel.
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With a Philips #00 Screwdriver bit, remove one 4 mm long black screw located by the antenna connections on the wireless card.
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Set the screw and metal holder aside.
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Gently lift up each of the antennas (3) to disconnect them from the wireless card.
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With the antennas disconnected, gently pull the wireless card out at the angle it sits at.
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The wireless card has been successfully removed!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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