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Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 Wireless Card (NIC) Replacement

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  1. Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 Wireless Card (NIC) Replacement, Base Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 Wireless Card (NIC) Replacement, Base Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the eight M2 5mm screws that secure the base cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base closer to the hinges.

    • Do not attempt to remove the three captive screws! You need only to loosen them. They're supposed to stay on the base cover.

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    • Carefully pry the base cover using an iFixit opening tool in the crevice near the hinges. Guide the pick along the edges and slightly lift upwards as you go along.

    • Do not start from the speaker end of the edges when opening, or you may cause further damage to your device!

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    • Carefully remove the base cover from the laptop.

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    • Remove the screw holding down the small bracket for the wireless card using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the black wired connection from the port over the black triangle.

    • Remove the wire with the white marking from the port above the white triangle.

    • Pull the Wi-Fi card out of its slot.

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

Antonio Franco

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