Dell Alienware M11x R3 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

If your Dell Alienware M11x R3 has an issue joining Wi-Fi networks or cannot connect to any Wi-Fi networks, a new replacement for the Wi-Fi card will be needed.

A Wi-Fi card is what allows for a device to connect to the internet with Wi-Fi and without an ethernet cable. A new Wi-Fi card will be able to connect to the internet, presuming the Wi-Fi network is able to connect to other devices.

Before beginning this guide, make sure that the laptop is turned off completely unplugged from the power adapter.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

Dell Alienware M11x R3 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 3

Dell Alienware M11x R3 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 2 of 3

Dell Alienware M11x R3 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 3 of 3

Loosen the eight retaining screws on the base of the computer with a small Phillips screwdriver.
The screws have retaining washers to hold them in place, so you don't have to remove them from the base plate.
Remove the bottom cover from the laptop.

Edit

Step 2 Wi-Fi Card

Dell Alienware M11x R3 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 2, image 1 of 2

Dell Alienware M11x R3 Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 2, image 2 of 2

Your Wi-Fi card will have two coaxial cable wires connected to it.
Gently pull up the wires to disconnect them from the Wi-Fi card.
Be careful when you pull the wires. Pulling them hard or yanking them hard might cause damage to the wire or the Wi-Fi card.

Edit

Step 3

Once the wires are removed, use an appropriate screwdriver to remove the screws holding down the Wi-Fi card.

Edit

Step 4

When the Wi-Fi card pop ups, slide it out of the socket.
Any mishandling of the Wi-Fi card will cause serious damage to it, so please be careful with it.

Edit