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Wifi detects nearly no signals yet cant connect.

So, My laptop will see 1-2 wifi signals (I live in a large neighborhood so on all my other devices I see 10-15 networks). Occasionally my own network will appear and if i try to connect to it all I get is "unable to connect". Ive tried troubleshooting and all I've gotten is "Connect to a Network" Ive tried

  • Restarting my router
  • Restarting my laptop
  • System restore
  • Done multiple "Fixes" with CMD. No changes from that
  • tried updating the drivers (didnt work, no new software)
  • multiple different troubleshooting
  • making sure the adapter is enabled

Nothing has worked so far. I know its not the card because networks will still come up from time to time. But it will come up with 1-2 bars even when the router is in the same room.

Does anyone have any info/fix on this? or is my old laptop finally dead at this point? Thanks

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Hi,

Check to see if the two antennae (white and black cables) are securely plugged into their respective Wifi card connectors.

Here is a link to the ifixit repair guide for the WiFi card in your laptop. It is handy because the image in Step 4 clearly shows the two antennae cables (in the red box) which are connected to the card. (click on the image to enlarge for better viewing)

Dell Inspiron N5110 - WiFi Half Mini PCI card Replacement

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