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Dell Chromebook 5190 WLAN Card Replacement

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This guide will aid you in replacing your Dell Chromebook 5190 WLAN card.

The Dell Chromebook 5190 was released alongside its sister model Dell Chromebook 5190 2-in-1. This guide will focus on the 5190 model that lacks a touchscreen.

If your laptop is having trouble or failing to connect Wi-fi, the WLAN card may be the issue. Make sure to check the troubleshooting page first. If the same problem persists, then you will need to replace the WLAN card.

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    • Before starting, please make sure you have disconnected and removed all devices populating the laptop's ports.

    • Remove the nine M2.5x7.5 screws located on the bottom side of the laptop.

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    • Be cautious, the following instructions are to prevent cracking the base cover.

    • With the opening tool, pry open the upper left corner by the laptop hinge.

    • With the opening tool, pry open the upper right corner by the laptop hinge.

    • Lift off base cover.

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    • Unscrew and remove the M2x3 screw holding the silver metal brackets labeled "Battery Bracket" located on the top left side of the battery.

    • Unscrew and remove the M2x3 screw holding the silver metal brackets labeled "Battery Bracket" located on the top right side of the battery.

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    • Remove the clear adhesive tape on the system board from the battery cable from where it's seated above the battery.

    • Pull out the keyboard cable toward you to disconnect it.

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    • Remove the black adhesive tape on the system board from the battery cable.

    • Dismount the cable from where it's seated above the battery.

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    • Unscrew and remove the four M2x3 screws on each corner of the battery.

    • Dismount the battery.

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    • Unscrew and remove the M2x3 screw.

    • Remove the metal bracket.

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    • Remove WLAN antennas.

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    • Slide the WLAN card away from the motherboard.

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

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