Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

This guide helps you to upgrade or replace your wireless card to a new Wi-Fi standard if you have determined that the reason your wireless internet is not working is because of a hardware issue with the card.

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Turn the computer upside down with the battery facing you.
  
  Turn the computer off and disconnect the charging cable from the computer.
  
  Failure to unplug the charging cable may result in electric shock.
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2. Step 2
  Push the switch as far to the right as possible to unlock the battery.
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3. Step 3
  Remove the battery using two hands and pull it away from the computer.
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1. Step 4 Wireless Card
  Unscrew the two 4.7mm Phillips #1 screws on the bottom panel of the laptop.
  
  Two 4.7mm Philips #1 screws
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2. Step 5
  Lift the panel up from the indented area.
  
  This indent should provide enough grip to remove the panel with ease.
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3. Step 6
  Remove the single 3.9mm Phillips #1 screw in the upper right corner of the wireless card.
  
  One 3.9mm Phillips #1 screw
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4. Step 7
  Lift the card out at an angle and carefully remove it.
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5. Step 8
  Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the antenna cables from the card by prying them straight up off the board.
  
  It's best to use an ESD-safe tool, such as a nylon spudger, rather than the metal spudger shown in the photo.
  
  Note the order of colors for the antenna cables indicated on the card.
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Conclusion

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

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