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Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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  1. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Bottom Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Make sure to turn off and unplug your laptop before starting.

    • Turn over the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards, and the Inspiron logo is upside-down.

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    • Remove the seven 7 mm screws from the bottom using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Loosen the two captive back corner screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The two corner screws are not removable. A clicking sounds indicates that the screw is fully loosened.

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    • Slide an iFixit opening tool underneath the right side USB port and the keyboard.

    • Gently trace the iFixit opening tool along the entire outer rim of the laptop, carefully applying an upwards pressure.

    • Be careful not to force open the plate or push too much off without loosening the other sides. This can cause the bottom cover to crack.

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    • Gently pry off the bottom cover from the laptop.

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to loosen any spots you may have missed from Step 3.

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    • Remove the single 3 mm screw that holds down the Wi-Fi card using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the Wi-Fi card from the motherboard.

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

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The problem isn't taking the card out. It's putting it in and especially attaching the micro connectors to the card without messing them up. This is a poor design which literally requires a electron microscope to see what your doing. I would like ot know how one does this and with what tools.

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