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Alienware 17 R4 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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This guide will teach you how to remove the wi-fi card.

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    • Use a PH1 screwdriver bit to remove the six M2.5x13 screws (2.4 mm) on the back of the laptop.

    • Use a PH1 screwdriver bit to loosen the one M2x3 screw (1.9 mm).

    • The M2x3 screw (1.9 mm) does not come out completely.

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    • Pull the base cover up to remove it.

    • If you are having trouble, insert a plastic opening tool into the divots along the laptop's edges to loosen.

    • Removing the cover may require some force.

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    pulled the battery cable let it sit for ten minutes and my no post problem was fixed
    thanks

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    • Locate the WI-FI card.

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    • Peel back plastic cover of wi-fi card.

    • Use a PH1 screwdriver bit and remove the one M2x3 screw (1.9 mm)

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    • Gently undo the clips attached to the wi-fi card.

    • If the clip is not gently removed it is possible that the entire base will be torn off the wi-fi card. You will need to purchase a new wi-fi card if this occurs.

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    • Locate the cables that connect the wi-fi card.

    • Gently pull upwards to remove cables and slide the wi-fi card out from its slot.

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    You don’t need to disconnect the WiFi card pins. I recommend leaving the antenna connections and just be careful when removing the frame in the next steps. The antenna connections are very fragile

    Colt Sammons - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    I second that... Came off OK... Gently... I just can't seem to get them reconnected on renistall. Ridiculously difficult...

    Louie Candreva Jr -

    This step should be removed. It is completely unnecessary to entirely disconnect the Wi-Fi card. There are no clearance issues that would necessitate this - the inner case can easily be removed around it.

    Luke - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    I agree, I did not disconnect the antenna cables after removing the WiFi card.

    David Johnson - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

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

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What is the logic for removing the HHD prior to removing the WIFI card?

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