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Introduction |
The Wi-Fi card connects the device to the internet through a wireless connection to a local network. Often time, internet issues may arise if the card is accidentally loose or no longer connected to the plug. This may require a simple push to realign the card or to re-plug one of the cables, however, a full replacement of this card may be necessary. It is important to carefully follow the pre-requisite steps to ensure appropriate replacement of the card. Make sure you are fully grounded before beginning the steps. | | The device featured in this replacement guide is the Dell XPS 14 L421X. This guide will assist the user in removing and replacing the laptop's Wi-Fi card. The Wi-Fi card connects the device to the internet through a wireless connection to a local network. There are no special skills or requirements for this guide, the user will only need to complete the steps shown. The Wi-Fi card may often be the cause for poor Wi-Fi connection. For more troubleshooting information, refer to the [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Dell_XPS_14_L421X_Troubleshooting|troubleshooting page.|new_window=true] Before fully removing the Wi-Fi card, make sure you check to ensure that the fan is connected to the device, as these symptoms may also be due to a loose cable or plug. Before following these steps, it is important that you ground yourself, you can do so by wearing the wrist band provided by iFixit. Also, make sure that the battery is fully disconnected before removing the Wi-Fi card. |
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